tappanel

noun
UK /ˈtæpˌpænəl/
US /ˈtæpˌpænəl/

A tap panel is a flat board with buttons you press to make things work.

She pressed the button on the tap panel to turn on the light.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A flat surface on a machine that you touch to give it commands.

The tap panel on the washing machine lets you pick a wash cycle.

3. A small board with taps or spigots for drawing liquid.

The bartender used the tap panel to pour three drinks at once.

4. A digital on-screen area with tappable icons in an app.

Tap the settings icon on the tap panel to change your profile.