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Definition of nosepiece

nosepiece

/ˈnoʊzˌpiːs/
nose · piece
Plural:nosepieces
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nosepiece Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The part of a pair of eyeglasses, goggles, or a mask that rests on or bridges the nose.

Example

"She adjusted the rubber nosepiece on her swimming goggles so they would not leak."

2

The revolving turret at the lower end of a microscope body tube to which the objective lenses are attached.

Example

"The lab technician rotated the microscope's nosepiece to switch from the low-power to the high-power objective lens."

3

A piece of armor on a helmet designed to protect the nose, or the strap of a bridle that passes over a horse's nose.

Example

"The medieval helmet featured a sturdy iron nosepiece extending downward from the brow."

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• Nearby Words

nosecone
nosedive
noseguard
nosepiece
nosewheel
nosh
nosily

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nosepiece. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nosepiece
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