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earpiece

DEFINITIONS OF: earpiece

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n electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear

Synonyms:
earphone, headphone, phone
Types:
earplug
an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal
receiver, telephone receiver
earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds
headset
receiver consisting of a pair of headphones
Type of:
electro-acoustic transducer
a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa
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