interceptor
in·ter·cep·tor
noun \ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər\Definition of INTERCEPTOR
: 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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in·ter·cep·tor also in·ter·cept·er \ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər\
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