dial
/ˈdaɪ.əl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
2
Such a field as part of a clock face; (metonymic) the entire clock face.
3
A sundial.
4
A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
5
A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
6
A person's face.
7
A miner's compass.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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