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handset.

The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhæn(d)sɛt/
  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.

Where this word comes from

From hand + set.

verb/ˈhæn(d)sɛt/
  1. To typeset by hand.

    handsetting type
Where this word comes from

From hand + set.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.