receiver

noun

1. set that receives radio or tv signals

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms receiving system

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.person

   Synonyms liquidator

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms telephone receiver

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a person who receives something

   noun.person

   Synonyms recipient

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the tennis player who receives the serve

   noun.person

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.person

   Synonyms pass catcher pass receiver

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. One who takes or receives in any manner.

   noun

   Source: webster1913

8. In portable breech-loading firearms, the steel frame screwed to the breech end of the barrel, which receives the bolt or block, gives means of securing for firing, facilitates loading, and holds the ejector, cut-off, etc.

   noun

   Source: webster1913