wiretap
verbEtymology Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap
1
To install or to use such a connection.
- Derived terms
- wiretapped, wiretapper, wiretapping
wiretap
nounUK /ˈwaɪətæp/ · US /ˈwaɪɚtæp/
Etymology Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap
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.