Associations to the word «Wiretap»

WIRETAP, noun. A concealed device connected to a telephone or other communications system that allows a third party to listen or record conversations.

WIRETAP, noun. The act of installing such a device.

WIRETAP, verb. To install or to use such a device.

WIRETAP, noun. The act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information.

WIRETAP, verb. Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?".