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instrument panel

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɪns.tɹəˌmɛnt ˈpæn.l̩/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A flat, (usually) vertical surface onto which controls, instruments, and displays are mounted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he checked the instrument panel
  • suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: control panel, control board, board, panel

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: electrical device

Narrower terms: dashboard, fascia

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: panel de instrumentos — Translations
  • Spanish: cuadro de instrumentos — Translations
  • Spanish: cuadro de mandos — Translations