n.
1.the face of a timepiece
2.the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
3.the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
4.a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called dial v.
1.operate a dial to select a telephone number
2.choose by means of a dial
Idiom of the Day
nuts and bolts (of something)
the basic facts about something
The nuts and bolts of the housing loan were carefully discussed by the bank and their client.