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- Dictionaryinterception/ˌɪntəˈsɛpʃn/
noun
- 1. the action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination: "the interception of arms shipments"
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American football play in which a defensive player catches a pass, resulting in a turnover
In ball-playing competitive team sports, an interception or pick is a move by a player involving a pass of the ball—whether by foot or hand, depending on the rules of the sport—in which the ball is intended for a player of the same team but caught by a player of the team on defense, who thereby usually gains possession of the ball for their team. It is commonly seen in football, including American... Wikipedia