Canadian English Meaning of intercept

intercept

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Definitions and Meaning of intercept in English

Wordnet

intercept (n)

the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

Wordnet

intercept (v)

seize on its way

tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

Webster

intercept (v. t.)

To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris.

To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.

To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade.

To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.

Webster

intercept (n.)

A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.

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intercept

the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis, seize on its way, tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get informationTo take or seize by the way, or be

block,capture,get,grab,interdict,pick off,seize,snatch,trap,corral

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