English Explanatory Dictionary

visor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A mask for the face.
  3. The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.
  4. A rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare.
verb
  1. To cover with, or as if with, a visor.
name
  1. Initialism of Violent and Sexual Offenders Register.

Pronunciation

/ˈvaɪzɚ/ en-us-visor.ogg

Word forms

visor visors vizor visar visier visiere visour visoring visored

Etymology

From Middle English viser, from Anglo-Norman viser and Old French visiere.

Antonyms

unvisor

Related words

vizard
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