PEAKS (CAP VISORS)
1. A piece projecting from the front of a cap or an elastic headband to shade or protect the eyes.
2. A fixed or movable shield against glare attached above the windshield of an automotive vehicle.
3. The front piece of the helmet of a suit of armor, capable of being raised and lowered and designed to protect the eyes, nose, and forehead.
4. A means of concealment or disguise; a mask.
VISOR
1. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a transparent flap on a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the face
2. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a piece of armour fixed or hinged to the helmet to protect the face and with slits for the eyes
3. (Clothing & Fashion) another name for peak (on a cap)
4. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) a small movable screen used as protection against glare from the sun, esp one attached above the windscreen of a motor vehicle
5. Archaic or literary a mask or any other means of disguise or concealment
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