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combination lock |
a lock operated by turning a dial to a set series of numbers or letters. |
dial |
to select, regulate, or tune to by using a dial. [2/8 definitions] |
digital clock |
a clock that displays the time as digits rather than by hands on a dial. |
hand |
the pointer of a clock or dial. [1/17 definitions] |
indicator |
an instrument such as a gauge, meter, or dial that shows the performance of a piece of equipment. [1/3 definitions] |
needle |
a long slender pointer or indicator on a clock, meter, or dial. [1/7 definitions] |
pointer |
a hand or needle on a measuring device such as a watch, compass, or other dial. [1/5 definitions] |
ring2 |
to dial or press (a telephone number) causing the associated phone to ring. [1/18 definitions] |
spinner |
in a board game or the like, a device composed of a dial and an arrow that is spun to indicate moves, amounts, or penalties. [1/4 definitions] |
turn down |
to decrease the power, volume, temperature, or brightness of (something), as by turning a dial. [1/4 definitions] |
turn up |
to increase the power, volume, temperature, or brightness of (something), as by turning a dial. [1/3 definitions] |
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