wire-tap (B1)
noun
Definition
Wire-tap means metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
Examples
The article uses wire-tap to mean (uncountable) Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn....
The teacher asked students to find wire-tap in the reading.
Check the words around wire-tap to choose the right meaning.
How to Use wire-tap
- a/the wire-tap (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a wire-tap."
- wire-tap in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked wire-tap in context before translating it."
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