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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.]
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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.
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God will shortly intercept your breath. Joye.
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2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.
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Who intercepts me in my expedition? Shak.
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We must meet first, and intercept his course. Dryden.
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3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
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While storms vindictive intercept the shore. Pope.
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4. (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.

5. To overhear or view (a communication or message intended for another), without hindering its passage; as, to intercept a telephone call.
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6. (Sports) To catch and take possession of (a ball passed between members of an opposing team); as, the back intercepted the pass and ran the ball back for a touchdown.
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Syn. -- To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.
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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.
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