di·al /ˈdaɪəl/
1. the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
synset: dial
2. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
synset: dial
3. the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
synset: dial
4. a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
synset: dial, telephone_dial
1. operate a dial to select a telephone number; "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"
synset: dial
2. choose by means of a dial; "dial a telephone number"
synset: dial
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