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interceptor

/ɪntərˈsɛptər/ /ɪnɾəˈsɛptər/

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noun

Anything that intercepts something else.

Examples :

"The mosquito net acted as an interceptor, preventing insects from biting us while we slept. "

military vehicle technology machine

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noun

A fast, maneuverable fighter aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack.

Examples :

"During the Cold War, the powerful interceptor was designed to quickly reach and stop enemy bombers approaching the country. "

military vehicle weapon war technology

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noun

A guided missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles.

Examples :

"The military launched an interceptor to destroy the incoming missile before it reached the city. "

military weapon technology machine

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noun

Examples :

"The restaurant installed a grease interceptor in the kitchen to prevent oil and food scraps from clogging the city's sewer system. "

utility device environment technical machine building system

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noun

A hook routine that intercepts normal program flow to carry out a task.

Examples :

"The security software installed an interceptor that checks every file downloaded from the internet for viruses before it can be opened. "

computing technology

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noun

A sewer which intercepts sewerage destined for an outfall (e.g. into a river) and redirects it to sewerage treatment plant

Examples :

"The new interceptor prevented raw sewage from flowing into the river by diverting it to the wastewater treatment plant. "

utility environment building technology