noun
nosepiece
Nosepiece (noun) means something that guards the nose, originally a part of armour.
noun
1
Something that guards the nose, originally a part of armour.
"At impact, the nosepiece of Phelps’s goggles snapped."
— Karen Crouse, Phelps Grabs Record in 100 Butterfly (2009)
2
The strap of a bridle that goes over an animal's nose.
3
The part of a pair of glasses that sits on the nose, joining the two lenses.
4
The piece on a microscope where the objective lenses are fitted.
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Etymology
Formed from nose and piece.
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What is the meaning of nosepiece?
"nosepiece" (noun) means something that guards the nose, originally a part of armour.
What is another word for nosepiece?
Other words for "nosepiece" include bridge, noseband.
What are the different meanings of nosepiece?
"nosepiece" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something that guards the nose, originally a part of armour; 2. The strap of a bridle that goes over an animal's nose; 3. The part of a pair of glasses that sits on the nose, joining the two lenses.
