dashboard dashboard /ˈdæʃˌbɔrd/

noun

1. Instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls  ( dashboard , fascia [British] )
   instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
    The dashboard of my car displays all the necessary information, such as speed and fuel level
   The dashboard of my car displays all the necessary information, such as speed and fuel level
   
   
2. Protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.  ( dashboard , splashboard , splasher )
   protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.