diverter

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. communicationsA device for forwarding calls to another telephone line.
4. computingOne who uses diversionary tactics.

   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

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   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