modesty panel

American  

noun

1. a panel across the front of a desk, especially an office desk, designed to conceal the legs of a person seated at it.

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Example Sentences

A white frothy organza skirt was worn with a prim, fitted white jacket, which segued into a pantsuit featuring a tailored white jacket worn shirtless for the bold, with an angular modesty panel for a bit of daring.

From Seattle Times

Namely, behind a modesty panel with thwarted looks on their faces, and the prospect of a quick but heavily medicated go with some bloke with a perm the only thing to look forward to.

From The Guardian

A small team are now mocked for their choice of kit – the BBC even added a modesty panel that is far more offensive than the original shot – and the IDRD-Bogotá Humana-San Mateo-Solgar team are forever linked with that kit.

From The Guardian

Rachel stitched in a modesty panel.

From The Guardian