interceptor
പട്രോളിംഗ്
definition
noun
Approximately 4,600 small interceptors would be deployed in orbit, each capable of homing in on and destroying incoming hostile warheads.
a person or thing that stops or catches (someone or something) going from one place to another.
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The pilot of the fighter shoots down an 'interceptor' that would otherwise have shot down the bomber.
The 'interceptor' is too slow to get anywhere near to a real intercontinental missile.
Surface water will be intercepted and silt traps and an oil 'interceptor' , if required, will be installed to prevent suspended solids and oil/diesel from machinery discharging to streams.
This is a very important parameter for an 'interceptor' attempting to engage an incoming enemy aircraft.
Although the F - 14 Tomcat is relatively old, with the combination of both upgrades and its mix of weapons, it has kept its position as a formidable 'interceptor' .
No attempts were made to resume the program, which initially envisaged a ramjet-powered 'interceptor' and even a commercial aircraft.
They investigated the viability of an alternative approach to solving the network problem by providing an 'interceptor' along the route of the proposed inner relief road.
If Britain were to agree, it would benefit from more effective radar warning systems, although there are no 'interceptors' in Europe.
But he will say that the most ludicrous aspect of the system (namely, the petition 'interceptors' whose mission was to reduce the number of registered petitioners) has been eliminated, or so it seems.
Well, the most salient fact about that missile test was that, like the more grandiose Pacific tests of the Star Wars 'interceptors' , it was a failure.
There are small strike craft, such as fighters, bombers, 'interceptors' , and mechs, corvettes, smaller capital ships such as frigates, and then the larger cruisers, carriers and battleships.
These sea-based 'interceptors' are designed to knock out short to intermediate-range missiles closer to their launch pads.
Several Liberals pleaded with the prime minister to withhold Canadian backing of the plan, which involves planting missile 'interceptors' in the U.S. and, eventually, abroad.
‘The ABM treaty is a relic of the past,’ Bush said, arguing in favour of a missile defence system of 'interceptors' to protect against incoming missiles from ‘rogue’ states.
The Germans should have had more fighter 'interceptors' to protect their environment.
There is also the issue that point short-range 'interceptors' , when dealing with incoming missiles, are most effective when nuclear tipped.
Mr Richards said: ‘The company was assured all drainage was connected to the 'interceptors' .’
Faster 'interceptors' can fly farther in the time available, reducing the number required.
The FAA possessed some frontline aircraft equal to any in the world - including Mirage III 'interceptors' .
The Soviet Union, the only real target for the bomber, was developing surface-to-air missiles and 'interceptors' that might have been capable of defeating the aircraft.
Production was cancelled abruptly in 1944 when it became apparent that Germany needed fewer hulking anti-tank aircraft and more nimble 'interceptors' .
Many of the big 'interceptors' - drains that catch all the sewage before sending it to Beach Rd - had been struck by vandals in the past.
Fighter jets provide escort, tail aircraft and act as 'interceptors' .
Anticipating that the opponent may employ their own fighters or 'interceptors' , you may want to add some gun-ships.
Various options are under consideration, including a land-based system of 100 'interceptors' that would be based in Alaska and guided by a long-range radar station in the Aleutian Islands.
‘These 'interceptors' were situated only 30 ft from a home at Green Lane and were left without lids or protection,’ he remarked.
Fighter 'interceptors' stayed on high alert, ready to respond within minutes to identify and monitor suspicious aircraft.
Reports of possible trouble on a BA flight from Baltimore to London led to the RAF scrambling two fighter 'interceptors' to escort the plane home.
They scrambled fighter 'interceptors' because they were tracking strange objects on radar making all kinds of radical maneuvers.
As well, oil and grit 'interceptors' are to be placed in the parking lot to ensure storm water is dealt with appropriately.
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