Definition of "handset" []

• The handle-shaped part of a telephone, containing the receiver and transmitter and often a dial or push buttons. (noun)

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• "For example, eliminating the paper manual and incorporating it into the handset is the major factor in reducing the carbon footprint of the phone by 15%."
• "And the lassie at the Telstra shop (who was extremely helpful) told me that if the phone ever shows up, I'll be contacted, and at the same time, the handset is absolutely worthless to anyone else - it won't take another SIM card."
• "AT&T has a love-hate relationship with the iPhone, acknowledging the handset is responsible for increased revenue, yet fearful its 3G network might crumble under the higher bandwidth from iPhone users."