| noun | the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis |
| verb | seize on its way “The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace” |
| verb | tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information “The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy” |
| interception | noun | the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving |
| interceptor | noun | a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft |
| stop | noun | a restraint that checks the motion of something |
| wiretap | noun | the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information |
| wiretapper | noun | someone who wiretaps a telephone or telegraph wire |
| tap | noun | the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information |
| tapper | noun | someone who wiretaps a telephone or telegraph wire |
| bug | noun | a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly |