dial (Meaning)
dial (n)
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
dial (v)
operate a dial to select a telephone number
choose by means of a dial
dial (n.)
An instrument, formerly much used for showing the time of day from the shadow of a style or gnomon on a graduated arc or surface; esp., a sundial; but there are lunar and astral dials. The style or gnomon is usually parallel to the earth's axis, but the dial plate may be either horizontal or vertical.
The graduated face of a timepiece, on which the time of day is shown by pointers or hands.
A miner's compass.
dial (v. t.)
To measure with a dial.
To survey with a dial.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dial
dial Sentence Examples
- She adjusted the dial on the radio to find her favorite station.
- The mechanic turned the dial to increase the pressure on the hydraulic system.
- As the temperature dropped, he turned the dial on the thermostat to raise the heat.
- The old telephone had a rotary dial, which required spinning it to dial a number.
- The scientist carefully calibrated the dial on the equipment to ensure accurate measurements.
- With a twist of the dial, he changed the frequency on the transmitter.
- The lock required a combination of numbers to be dialed on the dial pad.
- The musician turned the dial on the amplifier to increase the volume for the performance.
- Adjusting the dial on the telescope, she focused in on the distant star cluster.
- The chef set the oven temperature by turning the dial to the desired level.
FAQs About the word dial
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours, the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning, the circular graduated indicator on vari
telephone, phone,call, beep,ring (up),buzz, call in
No antonyms found.
She adjusted the dial on the radio to find her favorite station.
The mechanic turned the dial to increase the pressure on the hydraulic system.
As the temperature dropped, he turned the dial on the thermostat to raise the heat.
The old telephone had a rotary dial, which required spinning it to dial a number.
