intercept
- Noun. An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.
- Noun. An interception of a missile.
- Noun. (algebraic geometry) The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.
- Verb. (transitive) To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
- Verb. (transitive, sports) To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.
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