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plural visors
A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it. quotations examples
A close helmet entirely covers the head, face, and neck, having on the front perforations for the admission of air, and slits through which the wearer may see objects around him, this part which is stiled the visor lifts up by means of a pivot over each ear.
1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 7
A mask for the face. quotations examples
No visor does become black villainySo well as soft and tender flattery.
1608, William Shakspeare, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, act IV, scene IV, line 44
The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes. examples
A rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare. examples
third-person singular simple present visors, present participle visoring, simple past and past participle visored
(transitive) To cover with, or as if with, a visor. examples