French telephone
French telephone · French telephones
трубка, телефонная трубка
der Hörer, der Telefonhörer
A telephone with a handsetA telephone with a handset.
Meaning
1 senses(US, dated)A telephone with a handset.
More definitions
- telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle
Origin
In the early 20th century, telephones with handsets were not common in the United States.In the early 20th century, telephones with handsets were not common in the United States. Many American soldiers encountered them in France during World War I.
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Forms
plural: French telephones| Singular | French telephone |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle:handset