visor

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

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.

“The driver flipped down the sun visor when the road turned directly toward the sunset.”

“Modern vehicles often feature extendable visors to provide better coverage when the sun is positioned at an awkward angle through the side window.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

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.

“The motorcyclist lowered his visor before speeding onto the highway.”

“The knight raised his visor to address the king, revealing his face after the long tournament had concluded.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

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.

“She visored her eyes with her hand to see the ship on the horizon.”

“He stood on the ridge, visoring his brow against the harsh desert light as he scanned the valley for any sign of movement.”