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| vi·sor [ vzər ] (plural vi·sors) or vi·zor [ vzər ] (plural vi·zors) |
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1. transparent front of helmet: a hinged front part of a helmet, made of transparent or tinted plastic and designed to protect the face or eyes, especially on helmets worn by motorcyclists or welders
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2. flap over windshield for glare: a flap mounted above the windshield inside an automobile used to shield the eyes from glare
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3. eyeshade: a shade for the eyes attached to a band worn around the head
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4. cap brim: the front brim of a cap
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5. front of medieval helmet: a hinged metal front part of a medieval helmet in a suit of armor, designed to protect the face and fitted with slits for the eyes to see through
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| [13th century. < Anglo-Norman viser< French vis (see visage)] |
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  vi·sored adjective |
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