{{short description|Device worn during water activities}} thumb|Plastic nose clip thumb|Wire nose clip with tether A '''noseclip''' or '''nose clip''' is a device designed to hold the nostrils closed to prevent water from entering, or air from escaping, by people during aquatic activities such as kayaking, freediving,<ref>Pelizzari, Umberto & Tovaglieri, Stefano (2001) ''‘Manual of Freediving: Underwater on a single breath’'', English translation 2004 by Idelson-Gnocchi Ltd., Reddick, FL; {{ISBN|1928649270}}</ref> swimming, synchronized swimming and waterdance.
A nose clip is generally made of plastic or of wire covered in rubber or plastic. Nose clips may also have a long band to keep the clip around the neck while it is not being used or a cord to attach the nose clip to goggles or kayaking helmet.
==See also== * Nasal strip
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Category:Synchronized swimming Category:Canoeing and kayaking equipment Category:Fishing equipment Category:Headgear
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