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NOSEPIECE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The link between two lenses; rests on the nose
Synonyms:
bridge; nosepiece
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
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 ((plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
Synonyms:
noseband; nosepiece
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("nosepiece" is a kind of...):
strap (an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position)
Holonyms ("nosepiece" is a part of...):
bridle (headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control)
Sense 3
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)
