Dial - Definition
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: dial, telephone 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"