Dial and Switch

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Dial

Dial noun - The circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments.
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Switch and dial are semantically related In some cases you can use "Switch" instead a noun "Dial".
Nearby Words: dialed, dialled, dialing, dialling, dialler

Switch

Switch noun - A long thin or flexible tool for striking.
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Synonyms for Switch
Dial and switch are semantically related in button topic. Sometimes you can use "Dial" instead a noun "Switch".
Nearby Words: switched, switching, switchover, switchback, switchboard

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time dial time switch time
way dial way switch way

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  • Morality Dial Whether comedy or parody, many robots have a dial that can switch their morality from Good to Evil, usually entailing a good old Crush.
    Source: Morality Dial
  • Series / The Late Late Show Craig's anchorman schtick for "It's a great day for America, everybody" had him adjusting a dial which would briefly switch to Tijuana Taxi, then make a series of beeps before proceeding to deliver the "news" in a voice that usually was an impression of Walter Cronkite.
    Source: Series / The Late Late Show
  • Western Animation / The Backyardigans Morality Dial: In the episode Cops and Robots, all bots have a morality switch that (child logic, gotta love it) can be flipped to 'BAD'.
    Source: Western Animation / The Backyardigans
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