Definition of telephones:
(n) :
(countable, telephony) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).
(v) :
(ambitransitive) To (attempt to) contact someone using a telephone.
(v) :
(transitive) To convey (a message) via telephone.
(n) :
(Canada, US, uncountable, figuratively) Chinese whispers; a situation in which an initial message has been distorted and misunderstood by being passed from person to person.
(n) :
(Canada, US, uncountable) The game of Chinese whispers.
(n) :
(countable, historical) The receiver of such a device.