A control centre; (also) a part of a machine or device that controls its operation. Cf. nerve centre n. at nerve, n. compounds 2.

(a) a box containing the mechanism or device by which something (esp. electrical or radio signals) may be regulated and controlled within a…

a board or panel incorporating controls for the operation of a machine or appliance.

A panel on which switches, gauges, etc., are mounted for the remote control or monitoring of equipment; a control panel.

Any (usually rectangular) flat piece of rigid material, or an assembly of several such pieces, to which are attached controls, switches, etc…

A desk, cabinet, or the like, incorporating switches, dials, etc., for the control of electrical or other apparatus; a control panel; a switchboard…

a control panel consisting of a smooth plate having a number of demarcated areas that function as controls when touched; (also) a touchpad.

A small panel of keys or set of buttons for operating a device such as a mobile phone, remote control, or calculator.

= keypad, n.

The remote-control unit for a piece of electronic equipment, esp. a television or video recorder. Cf. zap, v. 8. slang (originally U.S.).