nosepiece

[ nohz-pees ]

noun

the part of a frame for eyeglasses that passes over the bridge of the nose.
the part of a microscope to which the objectives are attached.

a piece of armor serving as a protective cover for the nose.
a noseband.

Origin of nosepiece

First recorded in 1605–15; nose + piece

Words Nearby nosepiece

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How to use nosepiece in a sentence

An adjustable nosepiece and arms allow you to dial a fit that’s secure for the downhill but comfortable on the uphill, so you don’t have to change eyewear during your transitions.
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Bendable rubber nosepieces and wire cores inside slender temples conform to your face and hold shape for a perfect fit.
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Remove the nosepiece from the microscope tube and fit the 2/3 inch objective in place.
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With a nosepiece on like that, you couldn't tell who a man was.
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It had a pivoted or hinged vizor and nosepiece, and complete chin, neck and cheek protection, closely connected with the gorget.
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There seems to be something the matter with my nosepiece which should be clamped shut.
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British Dictionary definitions for nosepiece

nosepiece

/ (ˈnəʊzˌpiːs) /

noun

Also called: nasal a piece of armour, esp part of a helmet, that serves to protect the nose
the connecting part of a pair of spectacles that rests on the nose; bridge

the part of a microscope to which one or more objective lenses are attached
a less common word for noseband

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