interceptor
Americannoun
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a person or thing that intercepts.
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Military. a fighter aircraft with fast-reaction capabilities, used to identify and, if appropriate, engage other aircraft in combat.
noun
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a person or thing that intercepts
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a fast highly manoeuvrable fighter aircraft used to intercept enemy aircraft
Etymology
Origin of interceptor
1590–1600; < Latin, equivalent to intercep- ( intercept ) + -tor -tor ( def. )
Example Sentences
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These “small, mobile, independent units” are far cheaper than U.S. interceptor missiles at $2 million each, he said.
From MarketWatch
Earlier in the day, Zelensky also stressed that Ukraine needed interceptor missiles from the US to be used with American-made Patriot air defence launchers.
From BBC
The conflict revealed alarming gaps in U.S. interceptor supplies.
Alongside jamming, Ukraine has also developed cheap interceptor drones built specially to destroy other craft mid-air.
From Barron's
The U.S. over the past month has prepositioned its most advanced Thaad and Patriot interceptors to protect American assets and allies in the region.
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