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INTERCEPTING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Intercepting.

Intercepting - as a noun

The point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

Intercepting - as a verb

Seize on its way

Example: "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stop6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
catch12grab7take hold of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

Example: "The fbi was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bug6tap5wiretap12

Example Sentences

"The intercepting submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."
"The intercepting airplanes successfully targeted and destroyed the enemy missiles."
"The intercepting aircraft carrier sailed towards the enemy's territorial waters."
"The intercepting radar system detected an unidentified flying object."
"The intercepting troops waited for the enemy's advance in the mountainous region."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERCEPTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intercepting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERCEPTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is INTERCEPTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intercepting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERCEPTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is INTERCEPTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intercepting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERCEPTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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