wiretap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
verb
  1. To install or to use such a connection.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wiretap.wav

Word forms

wiretap wiretaps wiretapping wiretapped

Etymology

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap

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