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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
What is a "handset"?
A handset is the part of a telephone that a person holds to their ear and mouth to communicate. It typically consists of a speaker for hearing the other person's voice and a microphone for speaking. In traditional landline phones, the handset is attached to the base by a cord, while in cordless phones, the handset is wireless and can be used from any location within the range of the base station.
Examples
She picked up the handset to answer the incoming call.
He adjusted the volume on the handset to hear better.
Lexical Tree
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