Synonyms for dial
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
Holonyms: (often holonymous) instrument, gauge
Related words
- Phrases
- dial up dial back butt dial pocket dial rotary dial dial gauge dial indicator dial-in
Forms
- Plural
- dials → sundials, faces, mugs, countenances…
Example sentences
- sundial Tom wears a wrist sundial and calls it his "Apple Watch."
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dial | steady | |
| sundial | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- mug1
- 4 letters
- face1
- 6 letters
- visage2
- 7 letters
- sundial2
- 11 letters
- countenance3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (visage2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- cadran