visor — a movable front part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the face
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a movable front part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the face
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪzər/
Example Sentences
- The medieval knight's visor was so heavy that he kept bumping into trees during practice.
- She flipped up her motorcycle helmet visor to get a better view of the road signs.
- The car's sun visor was completely useless against the vampire's glittering skin in the sunlight.
visor
NOUN[/ˈvaɪzər/]
a movable front part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the face
The knight lowered his visor just before charging into battle.
VIS (sight / to see) + OR (device for) — by lowering the tinted plastic OR (device) to protect his clear VIS (sight), the pilot safely used his helmet visor.
Growing much wiser after listening to his experienced advisor, the young golfer wore a wide visor to block the morning glare.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th-century Old French 'visiere', derived from 'vis' meaning 'to see' or 'face'. Ironically, while the root meant 'to see', the visor developed into something that covers or protects the face from view.
Breakdown
vis- (to see/face) + -or (agent suffix, meaning 'that which')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The medieval knight's visor was so heavy that he kept bumping into trees during practice.”
“She flipped up her motorcycle helmet visor to get a better view of the road signs.”
“The car's sun visor was completely useless against the vampire's glittering skin in the sunlight.”
“The police officer lifted his visor to show his friendly smile to the lost child.”
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