handset

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.
  2. A mobile phone.
  3. A hand-held device for remote control of a piece of equipment.
verb
  1. To typeset by hand.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæn(d)sɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-handset.wav

Word forms

handset handsets handsetting

Etymology

From hand + set.

Related words

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