diverter

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English divert Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English diverter From divert + -er.

1. A person or thing that diverts.
2. A valve used to change the flow of fluid through a system of pipes.
3. A device for forwarding calls to another telephone line.
4. One who uses diversionary tactics.

   “The diverter clearly gains from a successful diversion but pays a heavy price if caught.”

   “The game theory also requires a precise statement of all the conceivable moves the diverter might make and counter-moves available to the defender.”