nose pieces

Glasses' facial rests

Nose pieces are the parts of eyeglasses that rest on the bridge of the nose, typically small pads attached to adjustable arms.

The term also applies to the part of a microscope that holds the objective lenses, or to the nose guard on a helmet.

The nose pieces on my glasses left red marks.

eyewear

bridge

Structure spanning an obstacle

  • padsCushioned protective layers
  • siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
  • acetateVinegar-derived compound

titanium · saddle · replacement · snap-on · clip-on · adhesive · cushion · frames · temples · hinges

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

hypoallergenic · lightweight · skin-friendly · flexible · breathable · antimicrobial · contoured · smooth · non-slip · gel

adjustment

pliers

Hinged metal gripping tool

straightening · tightening · loosening · reshaping · realignment · repair · optician · workbench · modification · tuning

fitting

adjustable

Able to be changed

anatomical · universal · push-in · narrow · wide · symmetrical · alignment · positioning · sizing

Opposites
eyewear component location

nose piecestemples

Holy places or head sides

ear hooks · arms · end pieces

OPTICAL vs. STRUCTURAL FUNCTION

nose pieceslenses

Curved transparent refractors

lens · corrective lenses · prescription lenses · glass

Family

nose, piece, noses, pieces, nosed, nosy, nosing, pieced, piecing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G