interceptor

One that intercepts, specifically a fast-climbing, highly maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft or a guided missile designed to intercept enemy missiles and spacecraft.

Same as intercepter.

Same as intercepter.

Anything that intercepts another

A fast, maneuverable fighter aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack

A guided missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles

In Architecture / Engineering, A device to trap, remove, or separate deleterious, hazardous, or undesirable matter (such as oil, grease, gasoline, sand, and sediment) from normal waste conveyed through it, permitting normal sewage or liquid wastes to discharge into the disposal terminal by gravity.

a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft