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dials

noun

Meaning

  1. A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
  2. A clock face.
  3. A sundial.
  4. A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
  5. A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
  6. A person's face.
  7. To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
  8. To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
  9. To use a dial or a telephone.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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