visor

visor
visor [vī′zər]
n.
[ME visere < Anglo-Fr viser < OFr visiere < vis, a face: see VISAGE]
1.
a) in armor, a movable part of a helmet, that could be lowered to cover the upper part of the face, with slits for seeing
b) a movable section, made usually of safety glass, that is part of a protective head covering, as for welders
2. a mask, as for disguise
3.
☆ a) the projecting front brim of a cap, for shading the eyes
b) any of certain other shades for the eyes, as an eyeshade
4. a movable shade fastened above the windshield inside a motor vehicle, for shading the eyes
vt.
to cover or provide with a visor
visored
adj.

English World dictionary. . 2014.

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