walkie-talkie
Portable two-way radio
A walkie-talkie is a portable two-way radio small enough to hold in one hand, used for short-range communication.
The name mimics its function—you walk and talk.
Walkie-talkies are common among security guards, construction crews, and children at play: Copy that, I'm heading to the north entrance.
Rate of recurrence
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- transmissionSending of information
- channelPassage for transmission
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
transmitter · static · bandwidth · squelch · modulation · interference · range · reception
Armed forces collectively
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- squadSmall working group
- missionPurpose-driven task
convoy · operation · platoon · commando · surveillance · perimeter · checkpoint · covert
Held telephone component
- battery-poweredEnergized by cells
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- rechargeableAble to regain power
- compactTightly packed together
lightweight · portable · speaker · microphone · earpiece · holster · lanyard · headset
Process of building something
- warehouseBulk goods storage building
- securityProtection from threat
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- retailSales to end users
foreman · crew · logistics · coordination · supervisor · dispatch · hotel · roadie
Outdoor recreational lodging
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- huntingPursuing wild game
- skiingSnow sport on runners
- festivalOrganized public celebration
cruise · convoy · caravan · outdoor · adventure · playground · supervision · babysitter
Save from harm
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- 911Crisis response number
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
- firefighterEmergency blaze responder
police · distress · ambulance · crisis · search-and-rescue · dispatcher · lifeguard · ranger
Children's toy manufacturer
- kidsYoung human offspring
- plasticCapable of being molded
- colorfulFull of varied hues
- short-rangeLimited in distance
frequency
Rate of recurrence
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- transmissionSending of information
- channelPassage for transmission
receiver · transmitter · static · bandwidth · squelch · modulation · interference · range · reception · wavelength
military
Armed forces collectively
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- squadSmall working group
mission · convoy · operation · platoon · commando · surveillance · perimeter · checkpoint · covert · tactical
handset
Held telephone component
- battery-poweredEnergized by cells
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- rechargeableAble to regain power
compact · lightweight · portable · speaker · microphone · earpiece · holster · lanyard · headset · waterproof
construction
Process of building something
- warehouseBulk goods storage building
- securityProtection from threat
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
retail · foreman · crew · logistics · coordination · supervisor · dispatch · hotel · roadie · stagehand
camping
Outdoor recreational lodging
festival · cruise · convoy · caravan · outdoor · adventure · playground · supervision · babysitter · neighborhood
rescue
Save from harm
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- 911Crisis response number
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
firefighter · police · distress · ambulance · crisis · search-and-rescue · dispatcher · lifeguard · ranger · triage
Fisher-Price
Children's toy manufacturer
short-range · playdate · backyard · adventure · costume · dress-up
- telecommunicationscell phone, cellphone, signals, cellular network, telephone calls
- communication devicesphone, cellphone, cell phone, mobile phone, landline
- wireless devicessmartphone, cell phone, tablet, wireless router, WiFi router
- Police Communicationsdispatch, radio, 911, APB, BOLO
- police radio10-4, APB, BOLO, copy, copy that
- transmitterstransmitter, radio transmitter, FM transmitter, wireless transmitter, broadcast antenna
walkie-talkiecellphone
Portable wireless telephone
smartphone · satellite phone · telephone · pager · base station
walkie-talkielandline
Stationary wired telephone
desk phone · payphone · rotary phone · switchboard · telegraph
walk, talk, walking, talks, talking, walker, talker, walks, talked