hearing aid

/ˌhɪərɪŋ ˈeɪd/
/ˈhɪərɪŋ eɪd/
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Definitions of hearing aid
  1. noun
    an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing
    synonyms: deaf-aid
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    type of:
    electronic device
    a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
  2. noun
    a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person
    synonyms: ear trumpet
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    type of:
    acoustic device
    a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
Pronunciation
US
/ˌhɪərɪŋ ˈeɪd/
UK
/ˈhɪərɪŋ eɪd/
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