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.]

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 ine which is intercepted between the points A and B.

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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