NOSEPIECE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does nosepiece mean? 

• NOSEPIECE (noun)
  The noun NOSEPIECE has 3 senses:

1. armor plate that protects the nose

2. a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose

3. the link between two lenses; rests on the nose

  Familiarity information: NOSEPIECE used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NOSEPIECE (noun)

Sense 1

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)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

noseband; nosepiece

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:

The link between two lenses; rests on the nose

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

bridge; nosepiece

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)