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.