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speaking trumpet

noun

  1. a trumpet-shaped instrument used to carry the voice a great distance or held to the ear by a deaf person to aid his hearing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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These and the outdoor sculpture are very different in form, yet they have a common inspiration: a 1671 drawing of sound waves amplified from a speaking trumpet.

A ladder, a dress dummy and a speaking trumpet are all that’s needed to bring the most unruly fantasy elements to life.

"A speaking trumpet makes a great difference," replied his companion.

Bob, up with your speaking trumpet. 2d Ruff.

Griscom slowed up, shouted to a switchman ahead, using his hand for a speaking trumpet, to set the rails for action.

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