Associations to the word «Wiretap»

Wiktionary

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.

Dictionary definition

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?".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras