nosepiece

noun

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nose·piece | \ ˈnōz-ˌpēs

Definition of nosepiece

1 : a piece of armor for protecting the nose

2 : the end piece of a microscope body to which an objective is attached

3 : the bridge of a pair of eyeglasses

Examples of nosepiece in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For an adjustable fit, this mask includes behind-the-ear straps and a moldable nosepiece. — Ambar Pardilla, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2021 Designed with an adjustable nosepiece for an easier fit, each of these coverings are machine washable. — Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2020 The rubberized, two-position nosepiece made fit adjustments easy, and the hydrophobic temple pieces provided grip. — Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, 13 June 2018 What appears to be a decorative little logo above the nosepiece is in fact a button that unlatches the frame for swapping tints. — Outside Online, 15 May 2018 These Eyevan 7285 sunnies ($438) have titanium nosepieces and temples. — Katy Schneider, The Cut, 14 May 2017

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