panel
/ˈpænəl/
noun
- A flat, usually rectangular piece of a material such as wood, metal, glass, or plastic that forms part of a larger surface (e.g., a door, wall, or piece of furniture).
- The wooden door had a carved panel in the center.
- The car's side panel was dented in the accident.
- We replaced the cracked glass panel in the window.
- A group of people chosen to discuss or decide something, often as part of a meeting, show, or competition.
- She was invited to sit on a panel about climate change.
- The judging panel gave the first prize to the young artist.
- A panel of experts answered questions from the audience.
- A flat surface on a machine or device that contains controls, switches, or indicators.
- The technician checked the circuit panel for any loose wires.
- He pressed the button on the control panel to start the machine.
- The dashboard panel shows the car's speed and fuel level.
- A distinct section of a comic strip or graphic novel, usually framed by a border.
- The artist used a large panel to show the city skyline.
- The first panel of the comic shows the hero waking up.
- Each panel in the graphic novel is drawn in great detail.
verb
- To cover or decorate with panels.
- They decided to panel the living room walls with oak.
- We hired a carpenter to panel the entire library.
- The old ceiling was paneled with decorative tiles.