interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər 
variants
or less commonly intercepter
: one that intercepts
specifically
: a light high-speed fast-climbing fighter plane or missile designed for defense against raiding bombers or missiles
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According to Ukrainian sources, the unnamed interceptor is the most successful type so far fielded.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
An ultraviolet light treatment process will be updated soon, with the State Revolving Fund closing on a loan for that equipment recently as well as the northside interceptor and lift stations.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Ivan Stupak, a former Ukrainian intelligence official, told Newsweek that while the details are still murky, the block is likely to significantly impact Ukraine's access to anti-aircraft missiles, especially interceptor missiles fired by the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That's a short-range missile interceptor system, in conjunction with other missile defense systems, designed to protect a small area against short range rockets.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
An ultraviolet light treatment process will be updated soon, with the State Revolving Fund closing on a loan for that equipment recently as well as the northside interceptor and lift stations.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Ivan Stupak, a former Ukrainian intelligence official, told Newsweek that while the details are still murky, the block is likely to significantly impact Ukraine's access to anti-aircraft missiles, especially interceptor missiles fired by the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That's a short-range missile interceptor system, in conjunction with other missile defense systems, designed to protect a small area against short range rockets.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Interceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interceptor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌint-ər-ˈsep-tər
: one that intercepts
especially
: a fast fighter plane designed for defense against bombers
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