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telephone
noun
verb
A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).
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/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/
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noun
A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).
The game of Chinese whispers.
verb
To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.
To convey (a message) by telephoning.
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