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vi·sor (vi·zor)

visor (vizor)

 
pronunciation:
vaI zr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A visor is part of a certain type of cap. A baseball cap is one type of cap that has a visor. The visor is the front part of the cap that sticks out over a person's forehead. A visor can give shade to the face and help a person see better when it's sunny outside.
Nan always wears a cap with a visor when she plays tennis.
similar words:
brim, peak
definition 2: A visor is something in a car. A visor is a flat, rectangular thing that can help the driver see when it's very bright out. The visor is attached above the windshield in the inside of the car, and it can be moved up and down.
My mom put her visor down because she was driving toward the sunset and she couldn't see well.
definition 3: A visor is part of a helmet. It's attached to the front of a helmet and covers a person's face or part of their face. It can be moved up and down. Visors protect the eyes and face.
The knight pulled down his visor and went off to join the battle.
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