Di·vid'ing adjective That divides; separating; marking divisions; graduating. Dividing engine , a machine for graduating circles (as for astronomical instruments) or bars (as for scales); also, for spacing off and cutting teeth in wheels. -- Dividing sinker . (Knitting Mach... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/102
The process of splitting up plants, roots and all that have began to get bound together. This will make several plants from one plant, and usually should be done to mature perennials every 3 to 4 years. Found on http://www.thegardenhelper.com/dictionary.html