INTERCEPTOR

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("interceptor" is a kind of...):

attack aircraft; fighter; fighter aircraft (a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air)

Derivation:

intercept (seize on its way)

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