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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intercept \In"ter*cept`\, n. (Math.) A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intercept \In`ter*cept"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intercepted}; p. pr & vb n. {Intercepting}.] [L. interceptus p. p. of intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take seize: cf F. intercepter. See {Capable}.] 1. 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. God will shortly intercept your breath. --Joye. 2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of to stop; to hinder or oppose; as to intercept the current of a river. Who intercepts me in my expedition? --Shak. We must meet first and intercept his course. --Dryden. 3. To interrupt communication with or progress toward; to cut off as the destination; to blockade. While storms vindictive intercept the shore. --Pope. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: intercept n : the value at which a line intersects a coordinate axis v 1: seize on its way such as a letter; "intercept a messenger" [syn: {stop}] 2: tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information [syn: {wiretap}, {tap}, {bug}]
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