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PRONUNCIATION OF INTERCEPTOR

interceptor  [ˌɪntəˈsɛptə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INTERCEPTOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Interceptor is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INTERCEPTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of interceptor in the English dictionary

The definition of interceptor in the dictionary is a person or thing that intercepts. Other definition of interceptor is a fast highly manoeuvrable fighter aircraft used to intercept enemy aircraft.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INTERCEPTOR


accepter
əkˈsɛptə
acceptor
əkˈsɛptə
amboceptor
ˈæmbəʊˌsɛptə
baroceptor
ˈbærəʊˌsɛptə
baroreceptor
ˈbærəʊrɪˌsɛptə
chemoreceptor
ˌkɛməʊrɪˈsɛptə
electroreceptor
ɪˈlɛktrəʊrɪˌsɛptə
exteroceptor
ˈɛkstərəʊˌsɛptə
intercepter
ˌɪntəˈsɛptə
interoceptor
ˌɪntərəʊˈsɛptə
mechanoreceptor
ˌmɛkənəʊrɪˈsɛptə
nociceptor
ˈnəʊsɪˌsɛptə
photoreceptor
ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈsɛptə
preceptor
prɪˈsɛptə
proprioceptor
ˌprəʊprɪəˈsɛptə
receptor
rɪˈsɛptə
scepter
ˈsɛptə
sceptre
ˈsɛptə
septa
ˈsɛptə
thermoreceptor
ˌθɜːməʊrɪˈsɛptə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INTERCEPTOR

intercede
intercedent
interceder
intercell
intercellular
intercensal
intercept
intercepter
interception
interceptive
intercession
intercessional
intercessor
intercessorial
intercessory
interchain
interchange
interchangeability
interchangeable
interchangeableness

WORDS THAT END LIKE INTERCEPTOR

adaptor
captor
caveat emptor
chemoceptor
corruptor
descriptor
disruptor
exceptor
inceptor
interruptor
ionotropic receptor
lithontriptor
metabotropic receptor
oviraptor
raptor
recaptor
rheoreceptor
sculptor
susceptor
velociraptor

Synonyms and antonyms of interceptor in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «interceptor» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INTERCEPTOR

Find out the translation of interceptor to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of interceptor from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «interceptor» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拦截
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

interceptor
570 millions of speakers

English

interceptor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

इंटरसेप्टर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اعتراضية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перехватчик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

interceptor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আটককারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

intercepteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemintas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Abfangjäger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

迎撃機
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인터셉터
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Interceptor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật cản trở
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துரத்திச்சென்று
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इंटरसेप्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

önleme uçağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

intercettatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

interceptor
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перехоплювач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

interceptor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναχαίτισης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Interceptor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

interceptor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Interceptor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of interceptor

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INTERCEPTOR»

The term «interceptor» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.502 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INTERCEPTOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about interceptor

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INTERCEPTOR»

Discover the use of interceptor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to interceptor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Interceptor
Fighting on the frontline of the war against crime, Cam Addicott was one of the very few hard-boiled and highly-experienced surveillance operatives to get called up to the secretive and elite Alpha Projects unit - a group of dedicated ...
Cameron Addicott, 2010
2
X-Com Interceptor: Official Strategies & Secrets
Complete mission briefings and maps are featured in this guide, which was written by the lead designer of the game.
David Ellis, 1998
3
The Interceptor
A former chief borough engineer, Richard Herschlag weaves an explosive, fast-moving thriller, played out against the glamour and grime of Manhattan -- and the dark, intricate world that pulses deep beneath the cold concrete.
Richard Herschlag, 1998
4
Attack and Interceptor Jets: 300 of the World's Greatest ...
Attack and Interceptor Jets contains 300 of the most important and influential military jet aircraft that have flown since World War II, including such famous aircraft as the Messerschmitt Me 262, English Electric Lightning, Lockheed SR-71 ...
Michael Sharpe, 2001
5
Dulles Potomac Interceptor Sewer: Hearings Before ...
Considers H.R. 8965 and similar H.R. 9407 and H.R. 10759, to increase the amount of the Federal contribution to the cost of the Potomac interceptor sewer from Dulles International Airport.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on the District of Columbia, 1967
6
Interceptor
I know we in the ORI shop have learned a lot from the Region Evaluations, Fighter Interceptor Squadron ORIs, and the Alert Force Capability Tests (AFCTs). Our job is more than just inspection, it's also to leave some helpful hints with you that ...
United States. Air Force. Air Defense Command, 1975
7
Struts 2 Black Book, 2Nd Ed (With Cd)
Hence, we can say that if the action class implements Preparable interface and the Prepare Interceptor is added in the Interceptor stack defined for action, the following statements are true: 1. If the action class has prepare! MethodName) ( )  ...
Kogent Solutions Inc., 2008
8
Java Server Programming Java Ee5 Black Book, Platinum Ed ...
If you specify the interceptor class at the class-level, then the interceptor methods can be applied to all appropriate bean class methods. On the other hand, if you specify the interceptor class at the method level, then the interceptor methods ...
Kogent Solutions Inc., 2008
9
Struts 2 Design and Programming
xwork2.spring.interceptor. ActionAutowiringInterceptor"/> <interceptor name=" chain" class="com.opensymphony. xwork2.interceptor.ChainingInterceptor"/> < interceptor name="conversionError" class="org.apache. struts2.interceptor.
Budi Kurniawan, 2007
10
The Interceptor Pilot
An American fighter pilot flies for North Vietnam.
Kenneth Gangemi, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INTERCEPTOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term interceptor is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watch From Inside the Cockpit as This F-16 Climbs 15,000 Feet in …
The F-16 fighter jet is far from the most advanced interceptor prowling the skies today, but it's still capable of some rather amazing feats of aerial ... «Foreign Policy, Jul 15»
2
Where you may not want to celebrate Ice Cream Day - Houston …
... from "Establishment not in compliance ... Establishment temporarily closed" to "Interceptor has not been cleaned a minimum of every 90 days. «Chron.com, Jul 15»
3
Tampa Yacht Manufacturing does not build boats for pleasure …
A government in the Middle East — he won't say which one — asked whether he could supply coastal interceptor boats for its military. «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
4
City considers mil levy, police Interceptor
Haen reported, according to the minutes, that the police department would like to purchase the lights and equipment for the new Interceptor ... «Osawatomie Graphic, Jul 15»
5
From The Office to Harry Potter to The Interceptor - Ralph Ineson's …
His scumbag in tonight's episode of The Interceptor is just one in a long line of scumbags. Who could forget his turn as a bully in The Office? «Radio Times, Jul 15»
6
2015 Honda Interceptor motorcycle still a game changer
Take the Honda Interceptor, which, when the original was introduced in 1983, broke the mold with a compact V-4 engine that combined the ... «Reading Eagle, Jul 15»
7
Lockheed Martin Completes 100th THAAD Interceptor
TROY, Ala., July 9, 2015 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] delivered the 100th interceptor for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ... «Missilethreat.com, Jul 15»
8
Russia Plans New Interceptor and Carrier-Killer Nuclear …
Though the designs have not yet been named, one will be classified as an "underwater interceptor" and the other an "aircraft carrier killer," the ... «Next Big Future, Jul 15»
9
Authentic classic cars roaring up the charts
Pablo Chappell with his 1970 Jensen Interceptor. Chappell restored the car to its original condition and will sell it in an international auction on ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
10
SDCC '15: Heavy Metal Launches 'Crazy Violent, Neon Drenched …
Interceptor-01 Hannah Means-Shannon: What was your first ever encounter with Heavy Metal and how do you think they've contributed to ... «Bleeding Cool News, Jul 15»

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