nose·piece | \ ˈnōz-ˌpēs 
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\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 Designed with an adjustable nosepiece for an easier fit, each of these coverings are machine washable.
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Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, "Here's where you can get kids' face masks on sale," 16 Aug. 2020 The rubberized, two-position nosepiece made fit adjustments easy, and the hydrophobic temple pieces provided grip.
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Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, "8 New Riding Sunglasses for Summer," 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.
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Outside Online, "The Best Sunglasses of 2018," 15 May 2018 These Eyevan 7285 sunnies ($438) have titanium nosepieces and temples.
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Katy Schneider, The Cut, "Custom Couches, Minimalist Wall Clocks, and a Kids’ Store From the Intermix Team," 14 May 2017
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nounnose·piece | \ ˈnōz-ˌpēs \
\Medical Definition of nosepiece
1 : the end piece of a microscope body to which an objective is attached and which often consists of a revolving holder for two or more objectives
2 : the bridge of a pair of eyeglasses
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The first known use of nosepiece was circa 1611
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