Phrase guide

nose pad

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The small leathery part of a cat's nose

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: nanośnik — Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.
  • Polish: nosek — Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.
  • Spanish: plaqueta nasal — Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.
  • Spanish: almohadilla nasal — Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.
  • Spanish: soporte nasal — Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.
  • Spanish: soporte de la plaqueta nasal — Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.
  • Spanish: brazo de la plaqueta nasal — Either of the small pieces on many eyeglasses that rest on the wearer's nose.