telephone receiver

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Noun telephone receiver has 1 sense

telephone receiver, receiver - earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds
--₁ is a kind of earphone, earpiece, headphone, phone
--₁ is a part of telephone, phone, telephone set
--₁ has particulars: headset

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Telephone Receiver

The telephone receiver is a crucial component of a telephone used for listening to the caller's voice.

Sense 1:

Noun: A handheld device that contains a speaker and is used for listening to the person on the other end of a telephone conversation.

Example: When the telephone rang, Jane picked up the receiver to answer the call.

Sense 2:

Noun: The part of a telephone handset that is held against the ear to receive sound.

Example: We need to replace the telephone receiver as it is not producing clear sound anymore.

Sense 3:

Noun: A person who receives telephone calls and directs them to the appropriate individuals or departments.

Example: As a telephone receiver, Sarah efficiently transferred all incoming calls to the relevant departments.