1. noun /pænəɫ/
a) A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
Behind the picture was a panel on the wall
b) A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.
Todays panel includes John Smith...
2. verb /pænəɫ/
to fit with panels
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