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

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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.

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

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At one period, during the whole of several nights, the Count de Morseiul heard at intervals voices which seemed to be shouting through speaking trumpets.

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

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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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