Pointer and Dial

noun

• A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • synonyms: arrow
• An indicator as on a dial.
• Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
  • synonyms: cursor
• A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • synonyms: Spanish pointer

• (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
• (n.) One who or that which, points.
• (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
• (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
• (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

noun

• The face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours.
• The control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning.
• The circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments.
• A disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called.
  • synonyms: telephone dial

verb

• Operate a dial to select a telephone number.
  • usage: "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"
• Choose by means of a dial.
  • usage: "dial a telephone number"

• (v.t.) To survey with a dial.
• (n.) The graduated face of a timepiece, on which the time of day is shown by pointers or hands.
• (n.) A miner's compass.
• (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; especially, 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.
• (v.t.) To measure with a dial.