noun Download 🔗Share The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house Examples : "After a long, heavy rain, the eavesdrop was constant and rhythmic, making a soothing sound outside my window. " architecture weather nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The space around a house on which such water drips Examples : "The dripping water from the eaves made a loud sound all night. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building Examples : "The spy used the building's eavesdrop to listen to the secret meeting happening inside. " architecture building communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard Examples : "The teenager's eavesdrop on his parents' conversation revealed their plans for his surprise birthday party. " communication action society human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in. Examples : "I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal." communication action sound society human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them. Examples : "The spy eavesdropped on the teacher's conversation to learn the upcoming test questions. " organism action biology animal communication environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
