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Initially derived from the word quadrant, the dials are square then of any shape, the dials are flat surfaces with divisions
The word dial is used in many scientific or technical fields: in French Quebec, the word dial can also mean an alarm clock More generally, any indicator divided and graduated meter hands: compass, ammeter, pressure gauge, a dashboard, etc.
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