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noun / verb

panel

PAN-ul/ˈpænl/

A distinct flat or bounded section of a larger whole.

A rectangular wooden panel sits beside its opening in the wall.

One rectangular wooden wall panel set beside the wall opening where it fits, visible flat section.
Etymology
panelOld Frenchpiece of cloth; section

Old French panel meant a piece of cloth, especially a rectangular piece. The idea of a distinct piece extended to a bounded section of a wall, door, or other surface.

In context

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More examples

  • She replaces the cracked panel in the cabinet door.
  • The settings panel shows the available options.
  • They panel the room with oak.

Forms

panel · panels · paneled · paneling

paneling noun — Wooden sections used to cover walls.

Similar words

section
A general subdivision, not necessarily flat or separately fitted.
pane
Usually a sheet of glass fitted into a frame.