| n. | 1. | (Physics) An instrument for reproducing sounds, especially articulate speech, at a distance. |
| v. t. | 1. | To convey or announce by telephone. |
| Noun | 1. | telephone - electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "I talked to him on the telephone"Synonyms: phone, telephone set |
| 2. | telephone - transmitting speech at a distance Synonyms: telephony | |
| Verb | 1. | telephone - get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning" |
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