dial

A disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called.

The circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments.

The control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning.

The face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours.

Choose by means of a dial.

“dial a telephone number”

Operate a dial to select a telephone number.

“You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial”