Associations to the word «Handset»

Wiktionary

HANDSET, noun. The part of a telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.

Dictionary definition

HANDSET, noun. Telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle.

Wise words

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