panel in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
   control panel  instrument panel  control board  board  panel 
   
2. (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'
   dialog box  panel 
   
3. a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails
   gore  panel 
   
4. a committee appointed to judge a competition
   jury  panel 
   
5. sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
   panel 
   
6. a soft pad placed under a saddle
   panel 
   
7. a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc
   panel 
   
8. (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)
   panel  venire 
   

1. select from a list
   "empanel prospective jurors"
   empanel  impanel  panel 
   
2. decorate with panels
   "panel the walls with wood"
   panel