NOSEPIECE

 Dictionary entry overview: What does nosepiece mean? 

• NOSEPIECE (noun)
  The noun NOSEPIECE has 2 senses:

1. armor plate that protects the nose
2. the link between two lenses; rests on nose

  Familiarity information: NOSEPIECE used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NOSEPIECE (noun)

Meaning:

Armor plate that protects the nose

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("nosepiece" is a kind of...):

armor plate; armor plating; armour plate; plate armor; plate armour (specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire)

Holonyms ("nosepiece" is a part of...):

body armor; body armour; cataphract; coat of mail; suit of armor; suit of armour (armor that protects the wearer's whole body)

Meaning:

The link between two lenses; rests on nose

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

nosepiece; bridge

Hypernyms ("nosepiece" is a kind of...):

link; linkup; tie; tie-in (a fastener that serves to join or connect)

Holonyms ("nosepiece" is a part of...):

eyeglasses; glasses; specs; spectacles (optical instrument consisting of a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision)