Definition

1. Noun:
   • The part of a pair of eyeglasses that connects the two lenses and rests on the wearer's nose: A nosepiece is the bridge of a pair of glasses.
   • A strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over an animal's nose: A nosepiece is a component of a horse's bridle, specifically the noseband.
   • A piece of armor designed to protect the nose: A nosepiece is a protective plate on a helmet or suit of armor covering the nose.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Eyeglasses):
  • The optician adjusted the nosepiece of my glasses for a better fit.
  • These frames have soft silicone nosepieces for comfort.
• Noun (Bridle):
  • The horse's bridle had a leather nosepiece decorated with brass studs.
  • Tighten the nosepiece to ensure the bit sits correctly.
• Noun (Armor):
  • The knight's helmet featured a hinged nosepiece that could be raised.
  • The historical reenactor polished the steel nosepiece of his helmet.

Advanced Usage

• "Adjustable nosepiece": A nosepiece on eyeglasses that can be modified for a custom fit.
  • These sports goggles have an adjustable nosepiece to fit various face shapes.
• "Cavesson nosepiece": A specific type of noseband on a bridle, often used in dressage.
  • The trainer recommended a bridle with a padded cavesson nosepiece.

Variants and Related Words

• Noseband (n): Another term for the nosepiece of a bridle.
  • She checked the fit of the noseband before the ride.
• Bridge (n): In optics, a common synonym for the nosepiece of eyeglasses.
  • The bridge of these glasses is too wide for my face.

Synonyms

• For eyeglasses: Bridge.
• For a bridle: Noseband.
• For armor: Nasal, nose guard.

Related Phrases

• "Saddle the nosepiece": (Technical) In optics, to fit and secure the lenses into the frame's nosepiece area.
  • The technician will saddle the nosepiece to hold the new lenses firmly.
• "Drop nosepiece": A style of armor where the nose guard is a single protruding plate.
  • The helmet was of the Norman style, with a distinctive drop nosepiece.

Noun

1. the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
2. a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
3. armor plate that protects the nose