dial

English

/ˈdaɪəɫ/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • (UK) A person's face.
  • A miner's compass.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English diall derived from Middle French dyal derived from Latin diālis (daily, concerning the day), diēs (day).

Origin

Latin

diēs

Gloss

day

Concept
Semantic Field

Time

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

日

Emoji

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