A Quick and Simple Dictionary

dial

1. Noun.  A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
2. Noun.  A clock face.
3. Noun.  A sundial.
4. Noun.  A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
5. Noun.  A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
6. Noun.  (British) (''old-fashioned'') A person's face.
7. Verb.  (transitive) To measure or indicate something with a dial.
8. Verb.  (transitive) To control or select something with a dial.
9. Verb.  (transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
10. Verb.  (intransitive) To use a dial or a telephone.