nosepiece

[ nohz-pees ]

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.

nosepiece

/ ˈnəʊzˌpiːs /

noun

1. Also callednasal 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nosepiece¹

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