dial (noun)

the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

dial (noun)

the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning

dial (noun)

the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

dial, telephone dial (verb)

a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called

dial (verb)

operate a dial to select a telephone number

"You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"

dial (verb)

choose by means of a dial

"dial a telephone number"

dial (Noun)

A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).

dial (Noun)

A clock face.

dial (Noun)

A sundial.

dial (Noun)

A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.

dial (Noun)

A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.

dial (Noun)

(old-fashioned) A person's face.

dial (Verb)

To measure or indicate something with a dial.

dial (Verb)

To control or select something with a dial

dial (Verb)

To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.

dial (Verb)

To use a dial or a telephone.