interceptor

or in·ter·cept·er

[ in-ter-sep-ter ]

noun
  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.

Origin of interceptor

1
1590–1600; <Latin, equivalent to intercep- (see intercept) + -tor -tor

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British Dictionary definitions for interceptor

interceptor

intercepter

/ (ˌɪntəˈsɛptə) /


noun
  1. a person or thing that intercepts

  2. a fast highly manoeuvrable fighter aircraft used to intercept enemy aircraft

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