English dictionary

interception

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving

noun.act

Examples
He resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters.

He claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible.

Source: WordNet 3.0
(American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of intercepting; as, <i>interception</i> of a letter; <i>interception</i> of the enemy.

noun

Source: webster1913