Dictograph

[ dik-tuh-graf, -grahf ]

Trademark.

1. a brand name for a telephonic device with a highly sensitive transmitter obviating the necessity of a mouthpiece: used for listening to conversations secretly or obtaining a record of them.

Dictograph

/ -ˌɡræf; ˈdɪktəˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. a telephonic instrument for secretly monitoring or recording conversations by means of a small, sensitive, and often concealed microphone

Example Sentences

She recalled what a strain it had been on her nerves the day she watched on the roof while Dean installed the dictograph.

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He recalled that Jane Strong over the dictograph had heard old Hoff speak of something that he called the "wonder-worker."

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"When they close up for the night, Murphy, Gallant and I will go in and rig up the dictograph," he said.

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Brennan assembled the dictograph rapidly, attaching to it three head-pieces with receivers clamping over the ears.

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So delicately was the dictograph adjusted that John heard Cummings draw his breath sharply.

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