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Telephone

/tˈɛləˌfoʊn/
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(noun) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

Could you dial for me? The telephone is too high.
You need not telephone me.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I reached for the ____ as soon as it started ringing, hoping that it was the news I had been waiting for all day today.

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