nosepiece

UK
/ˈnəʊzpiːs/
US
/ˈnoʊzpiːs/

Translations

nosepiecenoun
nosepieces
pl
UK
/ˈnəʊzpiːs/
US
/ˈnoʊzpiːs/
pontEn optique, pour la partie des lunettes qui repose sur l’arête du nez.
She adjusted the nosepiece of her glasses to make them more comfortable.
Elle a ajusté le pont de ses lunettes pour les rendre plus confortables.
tourelle porte-objectifsEn microscopie.
The scientist carefully rotated the nosepiece to switch to a higher magnification lens.
Le scientifique a fait pivoter avec précaution la tourelle porte-objectifs pour passer à un objectif à plus fort grossissement.
protège-nezPour un couvre-nez protecteur ou décoratif, notamment sur un masque ou un casque.
The fencer’s mask had a reinforced nosepiece to prevent injury during bouts.
La masque du tireur avait un protège-nez renforcé pour éviter les blessures pendant les assauts.
Synonyms
spectacle frame
eyewear bridge
ocular support

Definitions

nosepiecenoun
The part of a pair of eyeglasses that rests on the bridge of the nose.
She adjusted the nosepiece of her glasses to make them more comfortable.
A part of a microscope that holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to change magnification.
The scientist carefully rotated the nosepiece to switch to a higher magnification lens.
A protective or decorative covering fitted over the nose of an animal or person, or the part of a mask or helmet that shields the nose.
The fencer’s mask had a reinforced nosepiece to prevent injury during bouts.