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interceptor

/ˌɪntəˈsɛptə/

/ˌɪntərˈsɛptər/

Translations

interceptornoun

interceptors

/ˌɪntəˈsɛptə/

/ˌɪntərˈsɛptər/

The interceptor was deployed to intercept the incoming missile.

Перехватчик был развернут для перехвата входящей ракеты.

Additional translations

Synonyms

intercepting agent

interceptor aircraft

intercepting device

interceptoradjective

more interceptor

Comp.

most interceptor

Super.

/ˌɪn.təˈsɛp.tə/

/ˌɪn.tɚˈsɛp.tɚ/

Used attributively in compounds such as "interceptor missile" or "interceptor aircraft"

Synonyms

interceptornoun

A person or thing that intercepts, especially a fast aircraft or missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft or missiles.

The military deployed an interceptor to neutralize the incoming threat.

A device or mechanism that intercepts and prevents the passage of something, such as a signal or data.

The network security system includes an interceptor to block unauthorized access.

A high-performance police car used for rapid pursuit of suspects.

The highway patrol's interceptor caught up with the speeding driver in minutes.

interceptoradjective

Designed or adapted for interception of enemy aircraft, missiles, or criminals.

Interceptor missiles were positioned along the border.