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RECEIVER

(noun)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Receiver.

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Receiver - as a noun

(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liquidator

Earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
telephone receiver
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
earphoneearpieceheadphonephone
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The tennis player who receives the serve

A football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass catcherpass receiver

Example Sentences

"He eagerly unwrapped the gift, revealing a brand new receiver for his home theater system."
"The football soared through the air before landing perfectly in the hands of the receiver."
"She adjusted the volume of the radio using the receiver knob."
"The mailman dropped off a package at the receiver's doorstep."
"The magician delighted the audience as he pulled a bouquet of flowers out of his receiver."
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Word Game Points

Is RECEIVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receiver is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECEIVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is RECEIVER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receiver is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEIVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RECEIVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receiver is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEIVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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