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dial
noun
verb
The face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
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Pronunciation
ˈdaɪəɫ
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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”
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Example Sentences
Dial a telephone number
You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial
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