Dictograph

[ dik-tuh-graf, -grahf ]

/ ˈdɪk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

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Trademark.

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

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

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