visor

One entry found for visor.

Main Entry: vi·sor
Variant(s): also vizor /'vI-z&r/
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English viser, from Anglo-French, from vis face -- more at VISAGE
1 : the front piece of a helmet ; especially : a movable upper piece
2 a : a face mask b : DISGUISE
3 a : a projecting front on a cap or headband for shading the eyes b : a usually movable flat sunshade attached at the top of an automobile windshield
- vi·sored /-z&rd/ adjective
- vi·sor·less /-z&r-l&s/ adjective
[visor illustration]