| dial [n] |
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| 1) | the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours |
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| face timekeeper |
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| 2) | the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning |
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| control |
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| 3) | the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments |
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| indicator |
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| 4) | a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called |
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| Synonyms : | telephone_dial |
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| selector dial_phone finger_hole |
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| dial [v] |
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| 1) | operate a dial to select a telephone number; "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial" |
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| control telephone |
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| 2) | choose by means of a dial; "dial a telephone number" |
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| choose |
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