wiretapped; wiretapping; wiretaps
Definition of wiretap
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to tap a telephone or telegraph wire or cellular signal in order to get information
: to tap the telephone of
wiretap
nounDefinition of wiretap (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act or an instance of wiretapping
2
: an electrical connection for wiretapping
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The first known use of wiretap was in 1907
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