nosepiece

[ nohz-pees ]
/ ˈnoʊzˌpis /

noun

the part of a frame for eyeglasses that passes over the bridge of the nose.
the part of a microscope to which the objectives are attached.
a piece of armor serving as a protective cover for the nose.
a noseband.

Origin of nosepiece

First recorded in 1605–15; nose + piece

Words nearby nosepiece

noseband, nosebleed, nosecount, nosedive, nosegay, nosepiece, nosewheel, nosewing, nosey, nosh, nosh-up

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British Dictionary definitions for nosepiece

nosepiece
/ (ˈnəʊzˌpiːs) /

noun

Also called: nasal a piece of armour, esp part of a helmet, that serves to protect the nose
the connecting part of a pair of spectacles that rests on the nose; bridge
the part of a microscope to which one or more objective lenses are attached
a less common word for noseband

Medical definitions for nosepiece

nosepiece
[ nōz′pēs′ ]

n.

The part of a microscope, often rotatable, to which one or more objective lenses are attached.