Nosepiece
[nohz-pees] /ˈnoʊzˌpis/
noun
1.
the part of a frame for eyeglasses that passes over the bridge of the .
2.
the part of a microscope to which the objectives are attached.
3.
a of armor serving as a protective cover for the .
4.
a noseband.
/ˈnəʊzˌpiːs/
noun
1.
Also called nasal. a piece of armour, esp part of a helmet, that serves to protect the nose
2.
the connecting part of a pair of spectacles that rests on the nose; bridge
3.
the part of a microscope to which one or more objective lenses are attached
4.
a less common word for noseband
nosepiece nose·piece (nōz’pēs’)
n.
The part of a microscope, often rotatable, to which one or more objective lenses are attached.
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