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1wiretap
verb wire·tap \ˈwī(-ə)r-ˌtap\
: to place a device on (someone's phone) in order to secretly listen to telephone calls
Full Definition of WIRETAP
intransitive verb
: to tap a telephone or telegraph wire in order to get information
transitive verb
: to tap the telephone of
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First Known Use of WIRETAP
1904
Rhymes with WIRETAP
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2wiretap
noun
: a device that allows someone to secretly listen to phone conversations
: a conversation that has been recorded using a wiretap
Full Definition of WIRETAP
1
: the act or an instance of wiretapping
2
: an electrical connection for wiretapping
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First Known Use of WIRETAP
1948
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