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  • noun A telephone that provides security against eavesdropping and electronic surveillance.

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Examples

  • She said into the cryptophone, “Where are we now?”

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  • The cryptophone was clear enough, but its harsh edge helped Storm keep track of who was where.

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  • The woman’s Swiss-German accent was strong enough to overpower the cryptophone’s metallic rasp.

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