Handset
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæn(d)sɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Handset is a noun meaning The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.
Meaning
The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.
More Meanings
- A mobile phone.
- A hand-held device for remote control of a piece of equipment.
- (typography) To typeset by hand.
Example Sentences
handsetting type
Helen hears the click of the handset at the other end of the line.
The locomotives can be driven from two positions in the cab or remotely from a radio control handset.
Similarly, the handset can see more than one base station. Because the positions (longitude and latitude) of the base stations/Node Bs are known, then either a Node B or handset can work out the handset’s position.
Word Forms
- handsets
- handsetting
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cellphone, telephone, phone, telephony, tel, phones.
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