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Wiretap Definition & Meaning

wiretap
noun
  1. the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
verb
  1. 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?"

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Frequently asked questions

What does wiretap mean?
the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information 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?"
What part of speech is wiretap?
Wiretap is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does wiretap have?
Wiretap has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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