noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of having a computer dial large numbers of telephone numbers in search of devices that can be exploited, such as fax machines or modems. uncountable
2. 2
   A similar practice in other address spaces, such as IP addresses. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of war-dial form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

See war-dial § Etymology.

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