wiretap
English edit
Etymology edit
Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap
Noun edit
wiretap (plural wiretaps)
- A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
Translations edit
covert connection
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Verb edit
wiretap (third-person singular simple present wiretaps, present participle wiretapping, simple past and past participle wiretapped)
- To install or to use such a connection.
Translations edit
to install or to use such a device
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