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interception

noun in·ter·cep·tion \ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən\

Definition of INTERCEPTION

1
a :  the action of intercepting
b :  the state of being intercepted
2
:  something that is intercepted; especially :  an intercepted forward pass
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First Known Use of INTERCEPTION

15th century

Rhymes with INTERCEPTION

apperception, contraception, depth perception, preconception, self-conception, self-perception, take exception

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. interception
  2. ground-controlled interception
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