ear trumpet

/ˌɪər ˈtrʌmpət/
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Other forms: ear trumpets

Definitions of ear trumpet
  1. noun
    a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person
    synonyms: hearing aid
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    type of:
    acoustic device
    a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
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