Dial — synonyms, definition

1. dial (Noun)

28 synonyms

appearance aspect circle compass control countenance director disc doorknob facade face front gauge grip handhold indicator kisser knob map mark • • •

4 definitions

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 (Noun) — A disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called.

6 types of

control controller face indicator selector selector switch

1 part

finger hole

5 parts of

dial phone dial telephone horologe timekeeper timepiece

12 synonyms

call call up gyrate make a call phone ring ring up rotate telephone turn twist wheel

2 definitions

dial (Verb) — Operate a dial to select a telephone number. ex. "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"

dial (Verb) — Choose by means of a dial. ex. "dial a telephone number"

6 types of

choose control operate pick out select take

2 topics

telephone telephony