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- [vahy-zer]
- /ˈvaɪ zər/
- /ˈvaɪ.zə/
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- [vahy-zer]
- /ˈvaɪ zər/
Definitions of vizor word
- verb with object vizor to protect or mask with a visor; shield. 1
- noun vizor Armor. (on a close helmet) a piece having slits or holes for vision, situated above and pivoted with a beaver or a ventail and beaver. a similar piece of plate having holes or slits for vision and breathing, attached to or used with any of various other helmets, as the armet, sallet, basinet, or helm. 1
- noun vizor the projecting front brim of a cap. 1
- noun vizor a rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare. 1
- noun vizor a means of concealment; disguise. 1
- abbreviation VIZOR visor 0
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Origin of vizor
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English viser < Anglo-French (compare Old French visiere), equivalent to vis face (see visage) + -er -er2
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Parts of speech for Vizor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vizor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.