cell phone

Also, cell·phone [sel-fohn] .
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cell phone
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Cultural Dictionary
cell phone (cellular telephone)

A portable telephone that uses wireless cellular technology to send and receive phone signals. This technology works by dividing the Earth into small regions called cells. Within each cell the wireless telephone signal goes over its assigned bandwidth to a cell tower, which relays the signal to a telephone switching network, connecting the user to the desired party.

Note: The proximity to a cell tower is often the key to good reception when using a cell phone.
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cell phone
cellular telephone
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Example sentences
While she was inspecting the compartments in my billfold, her cell phone rang.
In fact, in some cases a handler has used a cell phone or other device to
  trigger the blast from a distance.
But he recently discovered a hole in his personal security--his cell phone.
If you're paranoid that they're tracking every word, borrow a friend's cell
  phone and don't give them your name when you ask.
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