Details of word DIAL

Definition of dial

n. - An instrument, formerly much used for showing the time of day from the shadow of a style or gnomon on a graduated arc or surface; esp., a sundial; but there are lunar and astral dials. The style or gnomon is usually parallel to the earth's axis, but the dial plate may be either horizontal or vertical.
n. - The graduated face of a timepiece, on which the time of day is shown by pointers or hands.
n. - A miner's compass.
v. t. - To measure with a dial.
v. t. - To survey with a dial.

Word "dial" contains 4 letters : A D I L

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