Dictionary Check: dial
"dial" is a valid word!
Scrabble
5
points
Words with Friends
6
points
Definition
noun
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
noun
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
noun
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
noun
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
verb
operate a dial to select a telephone number
Example:
"You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"
verb
choose by means of a dial
Example:
"dial a telephone number"
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