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Handset
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the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak
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Example
She picked up the handset to answer the incoming call.
She put the handset down after finishing the conversation.
He adjusted the volume on the handset to hear better.
The cordless handset allowed her to move freely while talking.
After receiving bad news, she slammed down the handset, overwhelmed with emotion.
