Meaning of dial

Definition of dial

(noun) the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
(verb) operate a dial to select a telephone number; "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"
choose by means of a dial; "dial a telephone number"

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