faceshield
nounUK /ˈfeɪsʃiːld/
US /ˈfeɪsʃiːld/
A clear cover you wear in front of your face to keep it safe.
The nurse put on a faceshield before helping the patient.
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2. A clear plastic barrier worn by workers to protect against flying bits or splashes.
The carpenter wore a faceshield while cutting wood.
3. A transparent guard attached to a helmet, as on a motorcycle or sports helmet.
His motorcycle helmet has a faceshield that flips up.
4. A protective screen used in medical or dental settings to block droplets.
The dentist changed her faceshield between patients.
5. A shield-like part on a machine or tool that guards the operator's face.
The grinder's faceshield kept sparks away from his eyes.