intercept
Definition
- n. the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- v. seize on its way
Word forms
- Past participle
- intercepted
- Past tense
- intercepted
- Present participle
- intercepting
- Third person singular
- intercepts
Example sentences
n.
The intercept of the line on the y-axis is two.
vt.
The security guard was able to intercept the thief before he escaped.