ear trumpet
Victorian hearing aid
An ear trumpet is a horn-shaped device formerly used by the hard of hearing, held to the ear with the wide end collecting sound waves and funneling them into the ear canal.
The device was largely replaced by electronic hearing aids in the twentieth century.
Cone directing flow
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- conicalTapering to a point
- tubularHaving cylinder form
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
earpiece · receiver · collect · projection · bell · flared · horn · directional
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Study of hearing disorders
- deafnessLack of auditory function
- hard of hearingReduced auditory ability
- hearing lossReduced ability to perceive sound
- audiologistHearing disorder specialist
hearing test · earwax · auditory · speaking tube · assistive device · listening · precursor
Odd collectible item
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- heirloomInherited family treasure
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funnel
Cone directing flow
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- conicalTapering to a point
- tubularHaving cylinder form
amplification · earpiece · receiver · collect · projection · bell · flared · horn · directional · cupped hand
parlor
Formal room for visitors
crinoline · gaslight · carriage · etiquette · steampunk · corset · valet · dandy · society · manners
audiology
Study of hearing disorders
- deafnessLack of auditory function
- hard of hearingReduced auditory ability
- hearing lossReduced ability to perceive sound
audiologist · hearing test · earwax · auditory · speaking tube · assistive device · listening · precursor
curio
Odd collectible item
collectible · relic · nostalgia · bygone · antiquarian · restoration · museum · memorabilia · Victoriana · Edwardian
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