visor
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the flat part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes to block the sun.
n.the projecting front part of a cap or hat designed to shade the eyes from direct sunlight.
Simple“He pulled the visor of his baseball cap down to block the glare of the afternoon sun.”
In context“The tennis player adjusted her visor before serving, ensuring the overhead sun wouldn't interfere with her vision during the match.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a small flap inside a car that you can pull down to block the sun while driving.
n.a hinged, adjustable panel located above the interior of a vehicle's windscreen, used to shield the driver's eyes from glare.
Simple“The driver flipped down the sun visor when the road turned directly toward the sunset.”
In context“Modern vehicles often feature extendable visors to provide better coverage when the sun is positioned at an awkward angle through the side window.”
Synonymssun visor - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a clear or metal cover on a helmet that protects your face.
n.a movable part of a helmet, such as on a suit of armour or a motorcycle helmet, that protects the face or eyes.
Simple“The motorcyclist lowered his visor before speeding onto the highway.”
In context“The knight raised his visor to address the king, revealing his face after the long tournament had concluded.”
Synonymsface shieldguard - 04 C2 Proficiency
v.to cover or protect something with a shield or screen.
v.to provide with a visor or to shield the eyes or face as if with one.
Simple“She visored her eyes with her hand to see the ship on the horizon.”
In context“He stood on the ridge, visoring his brow against the harsh desert light as he scanned the valley for any sign of movement.”
“Image caption, Lotus' Graham Hill adjusts his race helmet and visor in the pits before the 1967 race.”
“Vitória Jovem, wearing a mirrored visor, joins others at the Noite das Estrelas ball.”
From Middle English viser, from Anglo-Norman viser and Old French visiere.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.