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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | Latin dies 'day' |
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[countable]
[countable]1TD the round part of a clock, watch, machine etc that has numbers that show you the time or a measurement : 
The lighted dial of her watch said 1.20.She looked at the dial to check her speed.
The lighted dial of her watch said 1.20.She looked at the dial to check her speed.2TCBD the part of a piece of equipment such as a radio or thermostat that you turn around to do something, such as find a different station or change the temperature :
3TCT the wheel on an older telephone with numbered holes for your fingers that you move around in order to make a call
