Synonyms: intercept
Definition: the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
Similar words: point
Definition: a geometric element that has position but no extension
Usage: a point is defined by its coordinates
Definition: seize on its way
Usage: The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace
Similar words: catch, take hold of, grab
Definition: take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Usage: Catch the ball!; Grab the elevator door!
Synonyms: wiretap, tap, bug, intercept
Definition: tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
Usage: The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy; Is this hotel room bugged?
Similar words: eavesdrop, listen in
Definition: listen without the speaker's knowledge
Usage: the jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations