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EARPIECE

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ear⋅piece

[eer-pees]
–noun
1. a piece that covers or passes over the ear, as on a cap or eyeglasses.
2. an earphone.

Origin:
1835–45; ear 1 + piece
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ear·phone   (îr'fōn')   
n.  A device that converts electric signals, as from a telephone, stereo, or radio receiver, to audible sound and fits over or in the ear. Also called earpiece.
ear·piece   (îr'pēs')   
n.  
  1. A part, as of a telephone receiver or hearing aid, that fits in or is held next to the ear.

  2. See earphone.

  3. Either of the two parts of an eyeglasses frame that extend over or around the ear.

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Main Entry: ear·piece
Pronunciation: 'i(&)r-"pEs
Function: noun
1 : a part of an instrument (as a stethoscope or hearing aid) that isapplied to the ear
2 : one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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