candlestick telephone en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) An early style of telephone with a mouthpiece (transmitter) mounted at the top of its stand, and a receiver that was held by the user to the ear during a call. When not in use, the receiver rested in the fork of the switch hook protruding to the side of the stand, thereby disconnecting the audio circuit from the network.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| candlestick telephones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
pillar telephone · daffodil telephone · pedestal telephone · stick phone · candlestick phone