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Meaning of 'dial' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dial [ n.]
- An instrument, formerly much used for showing the time of day from the shadow of a style or gnomon on a graduated arc or surface; esp., a sundial; but there are lunar and astral dials. The style or gnomon is usually parallel to the earth's axis, but the dial plate may be either horizontal or vertical.
- The graduated face of a timepiece, on which the time of day is shown by pointers or hands.
- A miner's compass.
2 . Dial [ v. t.]
- To measure with a dial.
- To survey with a dial.

Meaning of 'dial' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dial [ v]
Meaning (1):
- choose by means of a dial
Example in sentence:
  • dial a telephone number
Meaning (2):
- operate a dial to select a telephone number
Example in sentence:
  • You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial

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