bugging device

ˈbʌɡɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs

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Definition of bugging device - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

surveillance equipmentsmall tool used to secretly listen to conversations

The police found a bugging device under the table.
Security experts detected a bugging device in the conference room.
He suspected there was a bugging device hidden in his office phone.

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Images of bugging device

small tool used to secretly listen to conversations

Expressions with bugging

what's bugging you

exp.

ask what is causing someone to feel upset or annoyed

What's bugging you? You seem upset.

Expressions with device

cleaning device

tool or machine for removing dirt or dust

The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device.

electronic device

gadget with electronic components

The electronic device stopped working after it got wet.

exercise device

equipment designed for physical activity and fitness

The gym has a new exercise device for cardio workouts.

measuring device

instrument used to determine size, amount, or degree

The ruler is a simple measuring device.

memory device

technique to help remember information

Using acronyms is a common memory device for students.

smart device

electronic item that can process data and connect to networks

Her smart device tracks sleep and sends alerts.

recording device

machine that captures sound, images, or data for later use

The interview was saved using a digital recording device.

towing device

piece of equipment used to pull or drag another vehicle or load

The truck's towing device can handle very heavy trailers.

birth control device

device used to prevent pregnancy

She opted for a birth control device to avoid pregnancy.

electrical device

apparatus powered by electrical energy

She bought a new electrical device for the kitchen.

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French:appareil d'écoute, ...
German:Abhörgerät, ...
Italian:cimice, ...
Spanish:micrófono oculto, ...
Portuguese:dispositivo de escuta, ...
Chinese:窃听器, ...
Japanese:盗聴器, ...
Arabic:جِهَاز تَنَصُّت, ...
Hebrew:מַכְשִׁיר צִיתוּת, ...
Russian:устройство для прослушивания, ...
Ukrainian:жучок, ...
Hindi:जासूसी यंत्र, ...
Bengali:গোপন শোনার যন্ত্র, ...
Catalan:micròfon ocult, ...
Czech:odposlouchávací zařízení, ...
Danish:aflytningsudstyr, ...
Dutch:afluisterapparaat, ...
Greek:κοριός, ...
Hungarian:lehallgatókészülék, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍ស្តាប់សម្ងាត់, ...
Korean:도청 장치, ...
Persian:دستگاه شنود, ...
Polish:urządzenie podsłuchowe, ...
Portuguese (BR):dispositivo de escuta, ...
Romanian:dispozitiv de ascultare, ...
Swedish:avlyssningsapparat, ...
Thai:เครื่องดักฟัง, ...
Turkish:dinleme cihazı, ...
Vietnamese:thiết bị nghe lén, ...

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