shieldeddial
nounUK /ˈʃiːldɪdˌdaɪəl/
US /ˈʃiːldɪdˌdaɪəl/
A shieldeddial is a round dial with a cover that keeps it safe.
The old clock had a shieldeddial that protected its face from dust.
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2. A dial on a shield-shaped plate.
The machine's shieldeddial showed the pressure clearly.
3. A protective cover shaped like a dial.
He lifted the shieldeddial to check the reading.
4. A dial that can be locked for safety.
The shieldeddial kept children from turning the knob.