dial

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˈdaɪəɫ/

Noun

dial noun

A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
A clock face.
A sundial.
A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.

Verb

dial verb

To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.“President Trump has recently dialled down the rhetoric.”
To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.“In an emergency dial 999.”
To use a dial or a telephone.“Please be careful when dialling.”

Related terms

Synonyms

telephone dial clocking clock marker draw quadrant steep edge flagged coping phone marked tagging telephone marking dale

Associated

gnomon sundial cumulus radium shutter digit modem subscriber caller digits indicator pointer

Rhymes

reconcile vile beguile versatile juvenile senile hostile pile aisle smile

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