interceptor

noun

in·ter·cep·tor ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər

variants or less commonly intercepter

: one that intercepts

specifically : a light high-speed fast-climbing fighter plane or missile designed for defense against raiding bombers or missiles

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Patriot interceptors have a vertical range of about 20 kilometers (12 miles) and defend an area of about 15 to 20 kilometers around the battery, according to the Congressional Research Service. —

Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 Anduril inked a nearly $1 billion contract in 2022 with U.S. Special Operations Command for counter drones and, earlier this year, a $250 million Department of Defense contract for one of its interceptor systems. —

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024 An interceptor pipeline carries wastewater from smaller sewer lines to the treatment facility. —

Mason Rouser, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024 While existing interceptors have a conventional layout, the Sting and other new models have the aerodynamic bullet configuration seen in some of the fastest drones in the world. —

David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interceptor