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dial
noun
verb
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
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How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈdaɪəɫ
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
noun
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
noun
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
noun
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
verb
choose by means of a dial
“dial a telephone number”
verb
operate a dial to select a telephone number
“You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial”
In context
Example Sentences
dial a telephone number
You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial