dial [ˈdajəl]

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¹ dial noun

• the part of a clock or watch that has the numbers on it
• the part of a piece of equipment that shows the measurement of something with a moving piece (such as a needle) that points to a number
• a round part on a piece of equipment that you turn to operate something: such as

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² dial verb

• to select (a series of numbers) on a telephone by turning a dial or pushing buttons
• to make a telephone call to (a person, business, etc.)