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- pronunciation:
- daI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition: |
a flat, round device that controls a machine or measures something.
When you want to turn off the machine, turn this dial to the left.That dial shows how fast the car's engine is working. |
| related words: |
hand |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dials, dialing, dialed |
| definition: |
to select (numbers or other symbols) on a telephone by turning a dial, pressing buttons, or tapping on a screen.
She picked up the phone and dialed her friend's number.
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| related words: |
call, tune in |
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| derivation: |
dialer (n.) |
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