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instrument panel
[ in-struh-muhnt pan-l ]
noun
- Also called instrument board. a panel on which are mounted an array of dials, lights, and gauges that monitor the performance of a machine or device, as an airplane.
- Automotive. dashboard ( def 1 ).
instrument panel
noun
- a panel on which instruments are mounted, as on a car See also dashboard
- an array of instruments, gauges, etc, mounted to display the condition or performance of a machine or process
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Word History and Origins
Origin of instrument panel1
First recorded in 1930–35
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Example Sentences
Immediately behind the safe door, an instrument panel had been built in the opening.
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The next thing I saw was two rows of bullet holes chewing up each side of my instrument panel.
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A melodious chime came from a big instrument panel built into the wall of the oval room.
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A flashing of yellow light on the instrument panel brought his thanks to a sudden halt.
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Note how much current is indicated on the ammeter mounted on the instrument panel of the car as the different lamps are turned on.
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