
Receiver
Telephone Context
Used specifically when referring to the part of a landline phone you hold to your ear.

She cradled the receiver gently after hearing the good news.
Action Required
Often implies taking an action like picking up or hanging up the telephone.

He slammed the receiver down in frustration.
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