interception

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French interception, from Latin interceptiō.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ɪntɚˈsɛpʃən/

Noun

interception (countable and uncountable, plural interceptions)

An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
(American football) A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.
(rugby) A pass that is intercepted by an opposing player.

Derived terms

(rugby): interception try

Translations

American football

Catalan: intercepció (ca) f

Italian: intercetto (it) m

French

Noun

interception f (plural interceptions)

interception

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