code book

Example Sentences

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We, then decided after scanning the code book, that we wanted to make sure that this was a prosecution of both sets of victims, the majority of which were Kenyan victims.

From MSNBC • Jun. 19, 2019

At spy stations, young visitors can imitate her method, write messages in invisible ink and use a cipher wheel, an early encryption and decryption device, to reveal information in Tallmadge’s code book.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2018

A well-thumbed code book is preserved for display.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2016

Cynthia's first big assignment was enough to daunt the wiliest old pro: her orders were to get hold of the Italian naval code book.

From Time Magazine Archive

For example, if the word “attic” isn’t in your code book, you can’t say, “Hide the money in the attic.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield