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.

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How to use Dictograph in a sentence

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

    The Apartment Next Door | William Andrew Johnston
  • He recalled that Jane Strong over the Dictograph had heard old Hoff speak of something that he called the "wonder-worker."

    The Apartment Next Door | William Andrew Johnston
  • "When they close up for the night, Murphy, Gallant and I will go in and rig up the Dictograph," he said.

    Spring Street | James H. Richardson
  • Brennan assembled the Dictograph rapidly, attaching to it three head-pieces with receivers clamping over the ears.

    Spring Street | James H. Richardson
  • So delicately was the Dictograph adjusted that John heard Cummings draw his breath sharply.

    Spring Street | James H. Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for Dictograph

Dictograph

/ (ˈdɪktəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) /


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

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