hand
set
Plural
handsets
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the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak
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.
- She picked up the handset to answer the incoming call.
- He adjusted the volume on the handset to hear better.
- The cordless handset allowed her to move freely while talking.
- She put the handset down after finishing the conversation.
- He bought a wireless handset for convenience.
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