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- DictionaryDi·al/ˈdī(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a face of a clock, watch, or sundial that is marked to show units of time.
verb
- 1. call (a phone number) by turning a disk with numbered holes or using a keypad or touchscreen: "he dialed 911"
the part of a machine or device that shows a measurement, such as of speed or time, often a numbered circle with a moving pointer (= long narrow part with a point) A dial is also a part of an instrument that you can turn or move to control it: Turn the dial of the radio and get some music.
1. A graduated surface or face on which a measurement, such as speed, is indicated by a moving needle or pointer. 2. a. The face of a clock. b. A sundial. 3. a. The panel or face on a radio or television receiver on which the frequencies or channels are indicated. b.
A dial is a circle that has a series of numbers or marks representing numbers, like the dial of a clock face, a compass, or an old-fashioned telephone. If you have a watch that glows in the dark, it's the dial you can see even in a dark movie theater.
Mar 9, 2024 · dial (third-person singular simple present dials, present participle (US) dialing or dialling, simple past and past participle (US) dialed or dialled) To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
noun. a plate, disk, face, or other surface containing markings or figures upon which the time of day is indicated by hands, pointers, or shadows, as of a clock or sundial.
noun. /ˈdaɪəl/ the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc. an alarm clock with a luminous dial. Check the tyre pressure on the dial. Set the dial for the number of copies required.
Definition of dial in English: dial. Pronunciation: /ˈdʌɪəl/ noun. 1 a face of a clock or watch that is marked to show units of time. Example sentences. 1.1 a flat plate with a scale and pointer for showing measurements of weight, volume, or pressure. Example sentences Synonyms.
