noun. ['ˌɪntɝˈsɛpʃən, ˌɪnɝˈsɛpʃən'] (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team.
noun. ['ˌɪntɝˈsɛpʃən, ˌɪnɝˈsɛpʃən'] the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving.