Definition of "diverter"

diverter

noun
plural diverters
1. A person or thing that diverts.
2. A valve used to change the flow of fluid through a system of pipes.
3. (telecommunications) A device for forwarding calls to another telephone line.
4. (game theory) One who uses diversionary tactics.
  Quotations
  The diverter clearly gains from a successful diversion but pays a heavy price if caught.
  2012, Morton D. Davis, Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction, page 47
  The game theory also requires a precise statement of all the conceivable moves the diverter might make and counter-moves available to the defender.
  1980, LBL Newsmagazine, volumes 5-9, page 20