\In`ter*cept"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intercepted}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Intercepting}.] [L. interceptus, p. p. of
intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take,
seize: cf. F. intercepter. See {Capable}.]
1. To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the
   destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to
   intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at
   Paris.
         God will shortly intercept your breath. --Joye.
2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to
   hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.
         Who intercepts me in my expedition?   --Shak.
         We must meet first, and intercept his course.
                                               --Dryden.
3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to
   cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
         While storms vindictive intercept the shore. --Pope.
4. (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line
   which is intercepted between the points A and B.
Syn: To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.

\In"ter*cept`\, n. (Math.)
A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line
included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or
curves.