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Interceptions
An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
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noun
- 1
An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
- 2
A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.
- 3
A pass that is intercepted by an opposing player.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Interceptions"
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| foreclosuresnoun | (law) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments. |
| interceptsnoun | An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call. |
| interdictionsnoun | The act of interdicting or something interdicted. |
| listenersnoun | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| seized | taken without permission or consent especially by public authority |
| seizures | the third and final studio album by Australian rock band Kisschasy, released through Below Par Records on 21 August 2009. |
| tappingnoun | An act of making a light hit or strike against something. |
| wiretapsnoun | A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations. |
| interceptedverb | (transitive) To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion). |
| interceptingverb | (transitive) To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion). |
| interceptnoun | An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call. |
| turnoversnoun | The amount of money taken as sales transacted in a given period. |
| receptionsnoun | The act of receiving. |
| interceptive | (more specifically) Pertaining to the prevention of pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of the embryo in the uterus. |
| interceptorsnoun | Anyone or anything that intercepts something else. |
| receiversnoun | A person who receives. |
| cornerbacknoun | (American football, Gaelic football, hurling) Any of the defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes. |
| deflectionsnoun | The act of deflecting or something deflected. |
| quarterbackingnoun | (American football) The act of playing as a quarterback |
| defensesnoun | The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury. |
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