vizor Definition
- 1a part of a helmet or mask that protects the face
- 2a movable flap on a cap or hat that can be pulled down to protect the face from the sun
Using vizor: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vizor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The knight lowered his vizor before charging into battle.
Example
The baseball cap has a vizor to shield the eyes from the sun.
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The motorcycle helmet has a full-face vizor for protection.
vizor Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with vizor
raise/lift one's vizor
to reveal one's true identity or intentions
Example
He raised his vizor and revealed himself as the prince.
Example
He committed the crime under the vizor of a charity worker.
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The soldiers had their vizors down, ready for the enemy's attack.
Origins of vizor
from Middle English 'viser', from Old French 'visiere', from 'visor' (to see)
Summary: vizor in Brief
'Vizor' [vahy-zer] refers to a protective part of a helmet or mask that covers the face. It can also refer to a flap on a cap or hat that shields the face from the sun. The phrase 'raise/lift one's vizor' means to reveal one's true identity or intentions, while 'under the vizor of' means hidden behind a disguise or pretense.
