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a flap, usually of padded cardboard, acetate, or the like, that is attached inside a vehicle above the windshield and can be swung down to protect the eyes from the sun's glare.
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sun visor
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visor — [1] A movable, perforated part of a helmet, covering the face but permitting sight and speech through the perforations. [2] The peak of a cap or helmet to shade the eyes from direct sunlight. Visors were also used above the windshield for the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
visor — [[t]va͟ɪzə(r)[/t]] visors 1) N COUNT A visor is a movable part of a helmet which can be pulled down to protect a person s eyes or face. He pulled on a battered old crash helmet with a scratched visor. 2) N COUNT: usu n N A visor is a piece of… … English dictionary
