VISOR


Meaning of VISOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also vizor ˈvī-zər

Etymology: Middle English viser, from Anglo-French, from vis face — more at visage

Date: 14th century

1. : the front piece of a helmet ; especially : a movable upper piece

2.

a. : a face mask

b. : disguise

3.

a. : a projecting front on a cap or headband for shading the eyes

b. : a usually movable flat sunshade attached at the top of an automobile windshield

• vi·sored -zərd adjective

• vi·sor·less -zər-ləs adjective

[

V visor 1

]

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.