violet boxes

A form of violet box — A device used in phreaking, employing a resistor to hold a payphone line open when it would usually be cut off.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of violet box
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APA

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“violet boxes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/violet%20boxes. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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