rocker panel

noun

1. body paneling below the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rocker panel¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

This thing is raucous and it looks proud about its prowess, with big air intakes up front, rocker panel extensions and a long spoiler at the trailing edge of the roof that makes even a parked F-Pace appear to be just about to enter hyperspace.

From Fox News

Equipped with the rare red seat option, the white Type R has its original drivetrain, save for an aftermarket cold air intake system, and just one scratch on its driver’s side rocker panel.

From Fox News

It takes the Z71 off-road package and adds the front and mid skid plates from the high-performance ZR2, rocker panel guards and a set of aggressive Goodyear Duratrac tires.

From Fox News

Customs and Border Protection detector dog Wednesday at the Tecate border crossing alerted officers to the driver-side rocker panel of the 2011 Chrysler 200 the woman, an American citizen, was driving.

From Seattle Times

Customs and Border Protection detector dog Wednesday at the Tecate port of entry alerted officers to the driver-side rocker panel of the 2011 Chrysler 200 the woman, an American citizen, was driving.

From Washington Times