Handset meaning

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The handle-shaped part of a telephone, containing the receiver and transmitter and often a dial or push buttons.
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A telephone mouthpiece and receiver in a single hand-held unit; also, such a unit containing a dial or push buttons.
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A hand-held cell phone.
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(1) A portable, wireless phone. See cellphone, smartphone and cordless phone.
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The part of a telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (sometimes dial), held in the hand.
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Handset Sentence Examples

  • These suits feature hand rolled lapels, handset collar and sleeves, handmade buttonholes, and other hallmarks of a traditional bespoke suit.

  • handset cord, the one which comes with it is waaay too short for business use.

  • A display on the handset or the base shows you who's calling and the phone number.

  • Don't place the handset on the cradle every night.

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