telnet

== English == === Alternative forms === Telnet, TELNET === Etymology === Short for telecommunication network. === Pronunciation === === Noun === telnet (countable and uncountable, plural telnets) (computing, uncountable) A network protocol that enables one computer to communicate with another via a local area network or the Internet. (computing, countable) The program that acts as the client for such communication. === Verb === telnet (third-person singular simple present telnets, present participle telnetting or telneting, simple past and past participle telnetted or telneted) (computing, intransitive) To use such a program to make such a connection. === Anagrams === letten, nettle