noun. One who or that which intercepts; an opponent.

noun. Specifically, in machinery, a T-shaped cylindrical vessel employed in connection with engines to prevent particles of water from being carried into the cylinder with the steam; a steam-separator.

noun. One who, or that which, intercepts.

noun. A high-speed fighter airplane with fast-climbing capability, used to intercept enemy airplanes or identify unknown aircraft and engage them in combat if necessary; also, a missile which intercepts and destroys incoming missiles or airplanes.

noun. Alternative form of interceptor.

"She had the heels of all of them before the wind, and might have run down any intercepter, but seemed not to know it, or to lose all nerve."