nosepiece

American  

[nohz-pees] / ˈnoʊzˌpis /

noun

1. the part of a frame for eyeglasses that passes over the bridge of the nose.

2. the part of a microscope to which the objectives are attached.

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

4. a noseband.

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nosepiece British  

/ ˈnəʊzˌpiːs /

noun

1. Also called: nasal.  a piece of armour, esp part of a helmet, that serves to protect the nose

2. the connecting part of a pair of spectacles that rests on the nose; bridge

3. the part of a microscope to which one or more objective lenses are attached

4. a less common word for noseband

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Etymology

Origin of nosepiece

First recorded in 1605–15; nose + piece

Example Sentences

Can one bend the metal nosepiece of a surgical face mask on the Sabbath?

From Seattle Times

Can one bend the metal nosepiece of a surgical face mask on the Sabbath?

From Washington Times

Earlier this month, she encountered a man in a Walmart parking lot who had obliviously strapped on an N95 upside down, with the nosepiece hovering over his chin.

From Salon

They come with a variety of nosepieces to help you fit them over regular glasses, too.

From The Verge

You can lean down and peek through the nosepiece just a little, but it’s a highly effective blindfold.

From The Verge