dial (n.)

  1. the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

  2. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning

  3. the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

  4. a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called

    [ Syn: telephone dial ]

    dial (v.)

  1. operate a dial to select a telephone number; You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial'

  2. choose by means of a dial; dial a telephone number'

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