Definition of wiretaps Wiretaps
/wajˈɹtæˌps/ - [wayrtatps] -
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What does wiretaps mean?
Wiktionary 
- wiretaps (Noun)
Plural of wiretap.
Part of speech
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NounPlural: wiretaps |
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| wiretap - the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information | ||
| tap | ||
| investigating, investigation the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically | ||
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| wiretap - 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?" | ||
| tap, intercept, bug | ||
| eavesdrop, listen in listen quietly, without contributing to the conversation | ||
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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.
