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wiretap.

A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈwaɪətæp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈwaɪɚtæp/General-American
  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.

Where this word comes from

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap

verb/ˈwaɪətæp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈwaɪɚtæp/General-American
  1. To install or to use such a connection.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap

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