Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

interceptor

noun

/ˌɪn.tərˈsɛp.tər/

Definition

A device or person that stops or catches something.

Examples

The air force deployed an interceptor to neutralize the incoming missile.
During the training exercise, the team practiced intercepting enemy communications.
Interceptor ships patrol the waters to prevent illegal smuggling operations.

Meaning

An interceptor is often used in military and technical contexts to refer to aircraft or missile systems that are deployed to intercept and destroy enemy threats before they can reach their targets.