nosepiece

• Nom désignant une pièce qui recouvre, protège ou se situe au niveau du nez, comme une protection de nez sur un casque ou une armure, la partie d'un mors ou d'une bride sur le nez d'un cheval, ou le pont reliant deux verres de lunettes.

A noun referring to a part of an object that covers, protects, or is positioned over the nose, such as a piece of armor, a strap on a bridle, or the bridge connecting two lenses.

1. Armor plate for the noseC1formal

   A piece of armor designed to protect the nose, often part of a helmet.

   Protège-nez (pièce d'armure)

   • The knight's helmet had a sturdy nosepiece for protection.
   • Medieval helmets often featured a prominent nosepiece.
   • The nosepiece was dented from the blow of a sword.

   Synonymesnasal

2. Part of a bridleB2formal

   A strap that goes over the nose of a horse or other animal, part of the bridle.

   Muserolle

   • The rider adjusted the nosepiece of the bridle.
   • A well-fitted nosepiece is essential for controlling the horse.
   • The leather nosepiece was worn from years of use.

   Synonymesnoseband

3. Bridge of eyeglassesB1formal

   The part of a pair of eyeglasses that rests on the nose, connecting the two lenses.

   Pont de lunettes

   • The nosepiece of his glasses was broken.
   • She chose frames with a comfortable nosepiece.
   • The optician adjusted the nosepiece for a better fit.

   Synonymesbridge