| n. | 1. | A board placed on the fore part of a carriage, sleigh, or other vehicle, to intercept water, mud, or snow, thrown up by the heels of the horses; - in England commonly called |
| 2. | (Naut.) The float of a paddle wheel. | |
| 3. | an instrument panel beneath the front window of a motor vehicle (such as an automobile or truck), containing indicating gauges and dials, such as the speedometer and fuel gauges, and sometimes certain control knobs or other devices. |
| Noun | 1. | dashboard - protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc. Synonyms: splashboard, splasher |
| 2. | dashboard - instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls |