panel

panel (pan′əl)

noun

1. a piece of cloth placed under a saddle; saddle lining
2. a soft saddle
a section or division of a surface, or one that constitutes a surface; specif.,
1. a section of a fence or railing between two posts
2. a flat piece, usually rectangular, forming a part of the surface of a wall, door, cabinet, etc., and usually raised, recessed, framed, etc.
3. a similar piece used for enclosing or covering something or serving as a light diffuser, a built-in heating element in space heating, etc.
4. a compartment or pane of a window
5. a section of a tapestry
6. any of the sections of a comic strip
7. an insulated board, or flat surface, for instruments or controls, as of an electric circuit, airplane, etc.
1. a thin board for an oil painting
2. a painting on such a board
3. any picture very much longer than it is wide
Etymology: < piece of parchment on which orig. recorded
1. a list of persons summoned for jury duty
2. the persons summoned or the jury itself
a group of persons selected for a specific purpose, as judging a contest, discussing an issue publicly, performing on a radio or TV quiz show, etc.
Aeron.
1. any of the sections of a wing
2. any of the sections of fabric, etc. used in the envelope of a balloon or airship, or in the canopy of a parachute
Dressmaking a lengthwise strip, as of contrasting material, in a skirt or dress
Mining a compartment of a mine

Etymology: OFr < VL *pannellus, dim. of L pannus, piece of cloth: see pane

transitive verb -·eled or -·elled, -·el·ing or -·el·ling

to cover, provide, fit, or decorate with panels

Rectangular section of a surface
ornament, tablet, inset, wainscoting, plyboard, hanging, tapestry, arras; see also decoration 2.
Group of persons
jury, committee, board, council, tribunal; see also jury.

Object

bath: Suite comprising tiled walls surrounding modern paneled bath with shower over.

Converse of object

judge: In 1996 she chaired the judging panel of the Booker Prize.
glaze: Glazed panels - These should be either laminated or have vinyl, shatter resistant film applied on the inside surface.
carve: Pulpit and altar rails have C18 carved panels said to have come " from a college chapel " .

Converse of subject

judge: Entries will be judged by a panel appointed by Samaritans.

Adjective modifier

solar: With a limited 25 year warranty solar panels provide a reliable long term solution.
advisory: A third sector advisory panel, will be established to advise the Office on third sector issues.
front: A front panel REC control allows you to record incoming signals, too!
rear: Double mesh doors, mesh roof & rear mesh viewing panel.
independent: The low voltage pump is powered by an independent solar panel.

Modifies a noun

radiator: Designed to fit most single and double steel panel radiators.
discussion: The day will conclude with a panel discussion during which the debate will be thrown open to the audience.
heater: Heating in the bedrooms is provided by panel heaters.
tracery: The chancel E window of five lights has panel tracery.. .

Noun used with modifier

control: Control panel A full control panel allowing you to manage your service online.
glass: There is a glass panel looking into the control room.
appeal: Alternatively, you can appeal to an independent appeal panel.

Preposition: of

judge: Medals are awarded by a panel of expert judges chaired by Rosemary George MW, Chairman of The Circle of Wine Writers.
expert: Each application is reviewed by a panel of experts from related fields.
insurer: The Post Office will find the best policy to suit your needs at the lowest possible price from their panel of leading insurers.

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