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