Dial and Needle

Dial

Dial noun - The circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments.
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Needle and dial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Needle" instead a noun "Dial".

Nearby Words: dialed, dialled, dialing, dialling, dialler

Needle

Needle noun - An arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information.
Usage example: simply by reading the compass needle you should be able to figure out in which direction we're heading

Dial and needle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dial" instead a noun "Needle".

Nearby Words: needled, needling, needlework
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