Dial (band)
WordNet
noun
(1) The face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
(2) A disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
(3) The circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
(4) The control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
verb
(5) Choose by means of a dial
"Dial a telephone number"
(6) Operate a dial to select a telephone number
"You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"
WiktionaryText
English
Etymology
Its original meaning was 'sundial' and/or 'clock dial', from , because of its use in telling the time of day.
Noun
- A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
- A clock face.
- A sundial.
- A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
- A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
Verb
- To measure or indicate something with a dial.
- To control or select something with a dial
- To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
- To use a dial or a telephone.