NOSEPIECE

bridge, nosepiece

(noun) the link between two lenses; rests on the nose

noseband, nosepiece

(noun) a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal’s nose

nosepiece

(noun) armor plate that protects the nose

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nosepiece (plural nosepieces)

Anything (originally a piece of armour) that protects the nose.

An animal's noseband.

The bridge between spectacle lenses that rests on the nose.

The part of a microscope that holds the objectives.

The outer end or point of a pipe, bellows, etc.

Anagrams

• epicĹ“nes, one-pieces

Source: Wiktionary



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