Dial vs. Button

Dialnoun

A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).

Dialnoun

A clock face.

Dialnoun

A sundial.

Dialnoun

A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.

Dialnoun

A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.

Dialnoun

A person's face.

Dialnoun

A miner's compass.

Dialverb

(transitive) To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.

Dialverb

(transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.

Dialverb

(intransitive) To use a dial or a telephone.

Dialnoun

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; esp., 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.

Dialnoun

The graduated face of a timepiece, on which the time of day is shown by pointers or hands.

Dialnoun

A miner's compass.

Dialverb

To measure with a dial.

Dialverb

To survey with a dial.

Dialnoun

the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

Dialnoun

the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning

Dialnoun

the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

Dialnoun

a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called

Dialverb

operate a dial to select a telephone number;

Dialverb

choose by means of a dial;

Buttonnoun

A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.

Buttonnoun

A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.

Buttonnoun

(graphical user interface) An on-screen control that can be selected as an activator of an attached function.

Buttonnoun

(US) A badge worn on clothes, fixed with a pin through the fabric.

Buttonnoun

(botany) A bud.

Buttonnoun

The head of an unexpanded mushroom.

Buttonnoun

(slang) The clitoris.

Buttonnoun

(curling) The center (bullseye) of the house.

Buttonnoun

(fencing) The soft circular tip at the end of a foil.

Buttonnoun

(poker) A plastic disk used to represent the person in last position in a poker game; also dealer's button.

Buttonnoun

(poker) The player who is last to act after the flop, turn and river, who possesses the button.

Buttonnoun

(archaic) A person who acts as a decoy.

Buttonnoun

A raised pavement marker to further indicate the presence of a pavement marking painted stripe.

Buttonnoun

A methaqualone tablet (used as a recreational drug).

Buttonnoun

A piece of wood or metal, usually flat and elongated, turning on a nail or screw, to fasten something, such as a door.

Buttonnoun

A globule of metal remaining on an assay cupel or in a crucible, after fusion.

Buttonnoun

A knob; a small ball; a small, roundish mass.

Buttonnoun

A small white blotch on a cat's coat.

Buttonnoun

A unit of length equal to 1/12 of an inch.

Buttonnoun

The means for initiating a nuclear strike or similar cataclysmic occurrence.

Buttonnoun

(lutherie) In an instrument of the violin family, the near semi-circular shape extending from the top of the back plate of the instrument, meeting the heel of the neck.

Buttonnoun

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Buttonnoun

synonym of adjuster.

Buttonnoun

The least amount of care or interest; a whit or jot.

Buttonnoun

(comedy) The final joke at the end of a comedic act (such as a sketch, set, or scene).

Buttonverb

(transitive) To fasten with a button.

Buttonverb

(intransitive) To be fastened by a button or buttons.

Buttonnoun

A knob; a small ball; a small, roundish mass.

Buttonnoun

A catch, of various forms and materials, used to fasten together the different parts of dress, by being attached to one part, and passing through a slit, called a buttonhole, in the other; - used also for ornament.

Buttonnoun

A bud; a germ of a plant.

Buttonnoun

A piece of wood or metal, usually flat and elongated, turning on a nail or screw, to fasten something, as a door.

Buttonnoun

A globule of metal remaining on an assay cupel or in a crucible, after fusion.

Buttonverb

To fasten with a button or buttons; to inclose or make secure with buttons; - often followed by up.

Buttonverb

To dress or clothe.

Buttonverb

To be fastened by a button or buttons; as, the coat will not button.

Buttonnoun

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

Buttonnoun

an electrical switch operated by pressing a button;

Buttonnoun

any of various plant parts that resemble buttons

Buttonnoun

a female sexual organ homologous to the penis

Buttonverb

provide with buttons;

Buttonverb

fasten with buttons;

Buttonnoun

a small disc or knob sewn on to a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration.

Buttonnoun

a small round object resembling a button

Buttonnoun

a knob fitted to the point of a foil to make it harmless.

Buttonnoun

used in reference to things of little worth

Buttonnoun

a small device on a piece of electrical or electronic equipment which is pressed to operate it.

Buttonnoun

an element of a graphical user interface which a user can select to perform a particular action

Buttonnoun

a badge bearing a design or slogan and pinned to clothing.

Buttonverb

fasten (clothing) with buttons

Buttonverb

fasten the buttons of a garment being worn by someone

Buttonverb

(of a garment) be fastened with buttons

Buttonverb

stop talking.

Button

In modern clothing and fashion design, a button is a small fastener, now most commonly made of plastic but also may be made of metal, wood, or seashell, that joins two pieces of fabric together. In archaeology, a button can be a significant artifact.