Receiverless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a receiver. not-comparable

    "The pay phone on the corner has been vandalized, and its metal cord hangs limply down, receiverless."

Example

More examples

"The pay phone on the corner has been vandalized, and its metal cord hangs limply down, receiverless."

Etymology

From receiver + -less.

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