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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Both Moscow and Kyiv utilize drones in various ways, from conducting reconnaissance missions to coordinating and executing strikes, or even as interceptors to take down the other's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The scheme could easily be expanded to include, for example, the purchase of defensive turrets or low-cost interceptor drones to stop Russian Shahed attacks, or, more controversially, long-range weapons to hit back at Russia.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
How many interceptors are actually needed?
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The project focuses on improving fluid dynamics inside the grease interceptor to boost fat, oil, and grease removal without relying on chemical treatment, which aligns with industry standards.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The scheme could easily be expanded to include, for example, the purchase of defensive turrets or low-cost interceptor drones to stop Russian Shahed attacks, or, more controversially, long-range weapons to hit back at Russia.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
How many interceptors are actually needed?
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The project focuses on improving fluid dynamics inside the grease interceptor to boost fat, oil, and grease removal without relying on chemical treatment, which aligns with industry standards.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Interceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interceptor. Accessed 8 Sep. 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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