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Definition:

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

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

  3. [noun] the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

  4. [noun] a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
    Synonyms: telephone

  5. [verb] operate a dial to select a telephone number; "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"

  6. [verb] choose by means of a dial; "dial a telephone number"

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