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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