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nose⋅piece

  [nohz-pees]
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–noun
1. the part of a frame for eyeglasses that passes over the bridge of the nose.
2. the part of a microscope to which the objectives are attached.
3. a piece of armor serving as a protective cover for the nose.
4. a noseband.
Origin:
1605–15; nose + piece
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nose·band   (nōz'bānd')   
n.  The part of a bridle or halter that passes over an animal's nose. Also called nosepiece.
nose·piece   (nōz'pēs')   
n.  

  1. A piece of armor that forms part of a helmet and protects the nose.

  2. The part of a pair of eyeglasses that fits across the nose.

  3. See noseband.

  4. The part of a microscope, often rotatable, to which one or more objective lenses are attached.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: nose·piece
Pronunciation: 'nOz-"pEs
Function: noun
1 : the end piece of a microscope body to which an objective is attached andwhich often consists of a revolving holder for two or more objectives
2 : the bridge of a pair of eyeglasses
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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nosepiece nose·piece (nōz'pēs')
n.
The part of a microscope, often rotatable, to which one or more objective lenses are attached.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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