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fone — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • earphone noun A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.
  • earpiece noun A small speaker that fits in or against the ear, often part of a headset or hearing aid.
  • phone noun A device used to talk to someone over a distance, especially a mobile device that also runs apps.

Senses

fone is used for these senses in English:

  • earphone A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.
  • earpiece A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.
  • phone (phonetics) A speech segment that possesses distinct physical or perceptual properties, considered as a physical event without regard to its place in the phonology of a language.

earpiece — full definition

  1. noun A small speaker that fits in or against the ear, often part of a headset or hearing aid.
  2. noun The part of a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear.

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