Receiver

usgb/rɪˈsiːvər/Volume
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Telephone ContextPlay
Used specifically when referring to the part of a landline phone you hold to your ear. SlideShe cradled the receiver gently after hearing the good news.
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Action RequiredPlay
Often implies taking an action like picking up or hanging up the telephone. SlideHe slammed the receiver down in frustration.