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interceptor

Anything that intercepts something else.
A fast, maneuverable fighter aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack.
A guided missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles.
(architecture, engineering) A device to trap, remove, or separate deleterious, hazardous, or undesirable matter (such as oil, grease, gasoline, sand, and sediment) from normal waste conveyed through it, permitting normal sewage or liquid wastes to discharge into the disposal terminal by gravity.
(computing) A hook routine that intercepts normal program flow to carry out a task.
a sewer which intercepts sewerage destined for an outfall (e.g. into a river) and redirects it to sewerage treatment plant
Synonyms:

“The pilot of the fighter shoots down an interceptor that would otherwise have shot down the bomber.”

“This is a very important parameter for an interceptor attempting to engage an incoming enemy aircraft.”

“The ship is equipped with four chaff launch systems and the Ajanta radar interceptor developed by Bharat Electronics Limited of Bangalore.”

intercept

An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.
An interception of a missile.
(algebraic geometry) The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.
(marketing) A form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall.
Synonyms:

interception

An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
(American football) A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.
(rugby) A pass that is intercepted by an opposing player.
Synonyms:

“Two drop goals sewed the game up with five minutes left and a late interception try merely gave the scoreline a flattering look.”

“He suffered a critical interception in the fourth quarter that led to the go-ahead field goal by the Texans.”

“Therefore, if runoff can be diverted away from it with dikes and interception ditches, sediment transport can be reduced.”

intercepter

“Fuse Accessories is building the new Intercepter sight out of carbon just like Hoyt, their parent company, builds their bows out of carbon.”

interceptions

“Reed was all over the field this year, as evidenced by his nine interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and 76 tackles.”

“Smith, a ballhawk, will play in center field, and the team hopes to get more interceptions and pass breakups.”

“On a day of many fine displays, Ginner caught the eye with a series of well-timed tackles and interceptions.”

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