interceptor

interceptor
/in'teuhr sep"teuhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that intercepts.
2. Mil. a fighter aircraft with fast-reaction capabilities, used to identify and, if appropriate, engage other aircraft in combat.
[1590-1600; < L, equiv. to intercep- (see INTERCEPT) + -tor -TOR2]

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