handset

A mobile phone.

• I bought a new handset.
• This handset has a larger screen and a better camera.
• Which network supports your handset?

Similar words: mobile phone, cell phone, phone

Common phrases: mobile handset, new handset, handset manufacturer

The part of a telephone that you hold to your ear and mouth to speak and listen.

• She lifted the handset.
• The handset slipped from his hand during the call.
• Please put the handset back on its cradle.

Similar words: receiver

Common phrases: telephone handset, lift the handset, replace the handset

A small device held in your hand to control a machine from a distance.

• Use the handset to stop the machine.
• Press the green button on the control handset.
• The wireless handset lets you operate the equipment from across the room.

Similar words: remote control, remote

Common phrases: control handset, wireless handset, handset button

To arrange individual printing letters by hand to prepare text for printing.

• We handset the title.
• The printer handset each page using metal letters.
• They are handsetting the text for a small edition.

Similar words: typeset by hand

Common phrases: handset type, handset a page, handset the text