receiver

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsiːvə/

noun

  • 1the part of a telephone apparatus contained in the earpiece, in which electrical signals are converted into sounds.
  • a complete telephone handset: he picked up the receiver
  • a piece of radio or television apparatus that detects broadcast signals and converts them into visible or audible form: a satellite receiver
  • 2a person who gets or accepts something that has been sent or given to them: the receiver of a gift
  • a person who buys or accepts goods known to be stolen: he’s the biggest receiver of stolen jewels in London
  • (in tennis and similar games) the player to whom the ball is served to begin play.
  • American Football a player who specializes in catching passes.
  • 3 (British also official receiver) a person or company appointed by a court to manage the financial affairs of a business or person that has gone bankrupt: the company is in the hands of the receivers
  • 4 Chemistry a container for collecting the products of distillation, chromatography, or other process.
  • 5the part of a firearm which houses the action and to which the barrel and other parts are attached.