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noun 
  1. A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
  2. A clock face.
  3. A sundial.
  4. A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
  5. A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
Translations: 
  • German: Wí¤hlscheibe
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verb 
  1. (transitive) To measure or indicate something with a dial.
  2. (transitive) To control or select something with a dial
  3. (transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
  4. (intransitive) To use a dial or a telephone.
Etymology: Its original meaning was 'sundial' and/or 'clock dial', from Latin diÄlis = "daily", "concerning the day", because of its use in telling the time of day.


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