pillar telephone
The 'pillar telephone' is a vintage communication device, notable for its upright structure and separate earpiece and mouthpiece, commonly used in the early 20th century.
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Definition
B2Historical Technology
(historical)An early type of telephone with an upright, column-like structure, featuring separate components for speaking and listening.
Example
- The pillar telephone was a common sight in households during the early 1900s.
- Collectors of antique technology often seek out pillar telephones for their unique design.
B2Public Communication
(historical)A public telephone mounted on a freestanding pillar or pedestal, typically found in older telephone booths.
Example
- In old movies, you can often see characters using a pillar telephone in a public phone booth.
- The pillar telephone design was practical for public spaces before the advent of modern phone booths.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pillar telephone":
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