[in-ter-sep-ter] 
| 1. | a person or thing that intercepts. |
| 2. | Military. a fighter aircraft with fast-reaction capabilities, used to identify and, if appropriate, engage other aircraft in combat. |
| in·ter·cep·tor also in·ter·cept·er (ĭn'tər-sěp'tər) n. One that intercepts, specifically a fast-climbing, highly maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft or a guided missile designed to intercept enemy missiles and spacecraft. |
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