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microphone

[mahy-kruh-fohn] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfoʊn /
NOUN
instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mic mike
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The hosts' fielders were visibly disgruntled and one Australian was heard saying "Snicko needs to be sacked" over the stump microphone.

From BBC

The error in the review was explained as Snicko using the sound captured by the stump microphone at the non-striker's end, rather than the striker's end.

From BBC

It is understood the sound used for the review was taken from the stump microphone at the bowlers' end, rather than the strikers' end.

From BBC

“I’ve integrated it into my stage persona as well, which is really nice, because now I’m more comfortable on the microphone.”

From Los Angeles Times

When she pushed them around her table, they emitted whistles and wails, which a giggly suzueri accompanied by singing into a microphone, adding her own charmingly oddball whistles and wails.

From Los Angeles Times