visor meaning and definition

VISOR noun

Definition of visor (noun)

1. a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
   • synonyms: vizor
2. a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
   • "he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead"
   • synonyms: bill, eyeshade, peak, vizor