Instrument Panel (Noun)
Meaning
Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilot carefully examined the instrument panel before starting the engine of the plane.
- He checked the instrument panel and saw that the oil pressure was low.
- The dashboard of the car had a sleek instrument panel with modern digital displays.
- The mechanic's eyes scanned the instrument panel, trying to identify the source of the problem.
- The aircraft's instrument panel lit up as the pilot turned the ignition switch.