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visor
[ vahy-zer ]
noun
- Armor.
- (on a close helmet) a piece having slits or holes for vision, situated above and pivoted with a beaver or a ventail and beaver.
- a similar piece of plate having holes or slits for vision and breathing, attached to or used with any of various other helmets, as the armet, sallet, basinet, or helm.
- the projecting front brim of a cap.
- a rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare.
- a means of concealment; disguise.
verb (used with object)
- to protect or mask with a visor; shield.
visor
/ ˈvaɪzə /
noun
- a transparent flap on a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the face
- a piece of armour fixed or hinged to the helmet to protect the face and with slits for the eyes
- another name for peak
- a small movable screen used as protection against glare from the sun, esp one attached above the windscreen of a motor vehicle
- archaic.a mask or any other means of disguise or concealment
verb
- tr to cover, provide, or protect with a visor; shield
Derived Forms
- ˈvisored, adjective
- ˈvisorless, adjective
Other Words From
- visor·less adjective
- un·visored adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of visor1
Example Sentences
Duvernay-Tardif could sense their fear and lack of comprehension for what was happening when he, a large man in a mask and visor, rushed in to wheel them out.
Chara, one of the few NHL players who do not wear a visor, returned for the start of the second period.
The fit is secure yet comfortable, and I appreciate the fact that the visor flips up, giving me better visibility when paddling.
So now SpaceX is launching satellites with small visors to reduce reflectivity, which helps a bit, McDowell says.
When the sun tucks behind a cloud or starts to set, flip the visor back up, just like you would in any car.
In lieu of that, Alexa points to a pin on her visor that bears the Raiders logo.
Alexa, standing beside Sky in a dark shirt and visor, perks up at the mention of football.
The dance began; the performers furnished their own music; each rolled out a deep aw aw aw under his visor.
He wore a long, dark gray raincoat, and he had a cap with its long visor pulled well over his face.
Waldemar rubbed his head thoughtfully as the door slammed behind the speeding Ad-Visor.
To the advertising expert's offices had come that day but three cases difficult enough to be referred to the Ad-Visor himself.
His laugh, muffled and sounding strangely from within the visor, was heard as he joined in the demonstrations of his companion.
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