Definition

1. Noun:
   • A projecting brim on a cap or helmet to shade the eyes: A "visor" is a stiff piece at the front of a hat or helmet that sticks out to shield the eyes from the sun, rain, or glare.
   • A movable face guard on a helmet: In historical armor, a "visor" is a hinged or fixed part of a helmet, often with openings for sight and breathing, designed to protect the wearer's face.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The baseball cap has a long, curved visor to block the sun.
  • The knight lowered the steel visor on his helmet before the joust.
  • She adjusted the visor in the car to reduce the glare from the afternoon sun.

Advanced Usage

• "To pull down/tug one's visor": To lower the protective brim or face shield, often as a preparatory action.
  • The cyclist pulled down his visor as he turned into the blinding sunlight.
• "Visor down": Describing the state of having the face shield lowered, often implying readiness or protection.
  • With his visor down, the motorcyclist was ready for the ride.

Variants and Related Words

• Vizor: An alternative spelling of "visor."
• Eyeshade: A device, often a visor or a band, worn to protect the eyes from light.
• Peak (British English): The projecting brim of a cap; a synonym for "visor" in this context (e.g., ).
• Faceguard: A general term for protective gear covering the face, which can include a visor.

Synonyms

• Brim: The projecting edge of a hat.
• Bill: The stiff front part of a cap (common in North American English, e.g., ).
• Shade: Something that provides shelter from light or heat.

Related Phrases

• Sun visor: A specific type of visor, often found in vehicles or as a separate accessory, designed to protect the eyes from sunlight.
  • She flipped down the sun visor in the car.
• Helmet visor: The transparent or opaque shield on a modern helmet (e.g., for motorcycling, sports) that protects the face.
  • The helmet's visor was scratched and needed replacement.

Related Idioms

• To be under the visor of: To be under the protection or scrutiny of someone or something (a less common, more figurative usage drawing from the protective function).
  • The young squire fought under the visor of his experienced knight.

Noun

1. a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
   • he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead
2. a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face