wiretap

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
7

Definition of wiretap

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

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.
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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. (transitive)To install or to use such a connection.

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Etymology

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap

Anagrams of wiretap

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