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visor.

A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈvaɪzɚ/General-American
  1. A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it.

  2. A mask for the face.

  3. The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.

  4. A rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English viser, from Anglo-Norman viser and Old French visiere.

verb/ˈvaɪzɚ/General-American
  1. To cover with, or as if with, a visor.

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Where this word comes from

From Middle English viser, from Anglo-Norman viser and Old French visiere.

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