panel

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C] a square or RECTANGULAR piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall: One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. seealsoSOLARPANEL 2 [C] a piece of metal that forms part of the outer frame of a vehicle 3 [C] a piece of fabric that forms part of a piece of clothing: The trousers have double thickness knee panels for extra protection. 4 [C+sing./pl.v.] a group of specialists who give their advice or opinion about sth; a group of people who discuss topics of interest on television or radio: an advisory / interview panel * a panel of experts * We have two politicians on tonight's panel. * a panel discussion 5 [C] (also jury panel) (both especially AmE) = JURY 6 [C] a flat board in a vehicle or on a piece of machinery where the controls and instruments are fixed: an instrument panel * a control / display panel verb (-ll-, AmE -l-) [VN] [usuallypassive] to cover or decorate a surface with flat strips of wood, glass, etc: The walls were panelled in oak. * a glass- / wood-panelled door