dial

noun

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

Definition categories: man–made, face

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

Definition categories: man–made, control, controller

3. the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

Definition categories: man–made, indicator

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

Definition categories: man–made, selector

verb

1. operate a dial to select a telephone number

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

Definition categories: communication, control, operate

2. choose by means of a dial

- dial a telephone number

Definition categories: cognition, choose, select, take