vizor

To cover with a vizor, in any sense.

Formerly, a mask concealing the face; hence, in general, any disguise or means of concealment.

In more modern usage, the movable front of the helmet in general; more accurately, the upper movable part. Where there are two it is also called nasal. See cuts under armet and helmet.

The countenance; visage.

The fore piece of a cap, projecting over and protecting the eyes.

See visor.

a visor

a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face

a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes