protectivepanel
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈpænəl/
US /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈpænəl/
A protective panel is a flat cover that keeps something safe from harm.
The worker put a protective panel over the machine so no one would get hurt.
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2. A removable sheet placed over a screen or surface to prevent scratches.
She stuck a protective panel on her phone screen.
3. A hard plate fixed to a vehicle or machine to block damage.
The truck had a protective panel on its front bumper.
4. A barrier in a building that stops heat, water, or noise from passing through.
They added a protective panel behind the stove to keep the wall safe.