Visor

/ˈvaɪzɚ/ · noun

Meaning

A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it..

Definitions by Sense

1. A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it.
2. A mask for the face.
3. The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.
4. A rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare.
5. (transitive) To cover with, or as if with, a visor.

Example Sentences

A close helmet entirely covers the head, face, and neck, having on the front perforations for the admission of air, and slits through which the wearer may see objects around him, this part which is stiled the visor lifts up by means of a pivot over each ear.

No visor does become black villainy So well as soft and tender flattery.

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Word Forms

• visors
• vizor
• visar
• visier
• visiere
• visour
• visoring
• visored

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