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nosepiece

/ˈnoʊzˌpis/
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Other forms: nosepieces

Definitions of nosepiece
  1. noun
    armor plate that protects the nose
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    type of:
    armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour
    specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
  2. noun
    the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
    synonyms: bridge
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    type of:
    link, linkup, tie, tie-in
    a fastener that serves to join or connect
  3. noun
    a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
    synonyms: noseband
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    type of:
    strap
    an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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