dial

/ˈdaɪəɫ/ · noun

Meaning

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.
A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
A person's face.
To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
To use a dial or a telephone.

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