Definitions
1.VerbTo hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in."I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal."
2.VerbTo listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
3.NounThe dripping of rain from the eaves of a house.
4.NounThe space around a house on which such water drips.
5.NounA concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building.
6.NounThe act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard."Were you having a little eavesdrop on us last night?"