panelboard

noun

UK /ˈpæn.əl.bɔːd/

US /ˈpæn.əl.bɔːrd/

A panelboard is a flat board that holds switches and fuses to control the electricity in a building.

The electrician opened the panelboard to check the circuit breakers.

SYNONYMS

distribution board breaker panel fuse box electrical panel load center

RELATED WORDS

circuit breaker fuse switchboard wiring electricity

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A board or panel used as a mounting surface for instruments or controls.

The control panelboard showed all the readings for the machine.

3. A flat board made of panels, often used in construction or display.

They mounted the display on a wooden panelboard.

4. A board used for displaying notices or information.

The schedule was pinned to the panelboard in the hallway.