1. The foundation framing or piece, by which the other parts are supported and held in place
   - bedplate, soleplate

Derived forms: baseplates

• telephone conversation
• telephone cord
• telephone dial
• telephone directory
• telephone exchange
• telephone extension
• telephone interview
• telephone jack
• telephone kiosk
• telephone line
• telephone message
• telephone number
• telephone operator
• telephone order
• telephone plug
• telephone pole
• telephone receiver
• telephone service
• telephone set
• telephone system
• telephone unit
• telephone wire
• telephoner
• telephonic
• telephonically