mounting
ˈmaʊntɪŋ
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Definition of mounting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

growthincreasing in amount or intensity
  • The mounting pressure was becoming unbearable for the team.
escalating growing increasing

Noun

1.
supportobject used to support or display
  • The painting was placed on a sturdy mounting.
base stand support
2.
constructionattachment or object on which something is mounted
  • The camera's mounting was secure on the tripod.
bracket holder
3.
actionact of climbing onto something
  • The mounting of the horse was smooth and practiced..
ascending climbing scaling
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Images of mounting

  • mounting: object used to support or display
    object used to support or display

Expressions with mounting

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growing amount of information that supports a particular claim or idea
There is mounting evidence that the new drug is effective.
worry, strain or pressure keeps rising in a situation
As talks stalled, tension was mounting across the whole team.
growing force or influence
There is mounting pressure on the government to address climate change.
ceremony for changing the guards at a building
The tourists watched the guard mounting at the palace.
object providing elevation assistance
The mounting-block helped him reach the top shelf.
method of attaching art to a board without liquid
Dry mounting preserves the photograph's quality.

Origin of mounting

Latin, mons (mountain)

Terms with mounting included in their meaning

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construction
strip of soft foam with adhesive used for mounting or sealing
specimen
flat glass piece for mounting specimens for microscopy
technology
device for mounting electronics on a wall
technology
related to available room for mounting equipment in a physical rack
automotive
rigid edge of a tire for mounting
military
pivoting device for mounting a gun
equipment
device or tool used for mounting
mounting
jump quickly onto a horse or bike

Examples of mounting in a sentence

  • Mounting evidence suggested he was guilty.
  • The sculpture was displayed on a marble mounting.
  • He admired the photograph's elegant mounting.
  • The painting's mounting was elegant and sturdy.
  • He checked the mounting of the telescope carefully.
  • The mounting of the ladder was tricky.

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  1. French:croissant, support, ...
  2. German:steigend, Befestigung, ...
  3. Italian:crescente, supporto, ...
  4. Spanish:creciente, montaje, ...
  5. Portuguese:crescente, montagem, ...
  6. Chinese:逐渐增加的, 支架, ...
  7. Japanese:増加する, 台座, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَزايِد, حَامِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוֹבֵר, תּוֹשֶׁבֶת, ...
  10. Russian:нарастающий, крепление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зростаючий, кріплення, ...
  12. Hindi:बढ़ता, आधार, ...
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Definition of mount - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
ridingtr./intr.climb onto a horse or bicycletr./intr.
  • She mounted her bicycle and rode away.
ascend climb get on
2.
constructiontr.fix something onto a support or backingtr.
  • He carefully mounted the ancient map on a board..
attach fix secure
3.
climbingtr./intr.climb up or onto a raised object or surfacetr./intr.
  • The cat quickly mounted the fence to escape the dog..
ascend scale

Noun

1.
supportobject used to support another
  • The painting was placed on a sturdy mount.
holder stand support
2.
equestrianhorse used for riding
  • He chose a strong mount for the journey.
charger steed
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  • mount: object used to support another
    object used to support another
  • mount: horse used for riding
    horse used for riding
  • mount: natural elevation higher than a hill
    natural elevation higher than a hill
  • mount: slide for microscopy
    slide for microscopy

Expressions with mount

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increase over time or accumulate gradually
The bills began to mount up quickly.
organize and begin a series of actions
The company decided to mount a campaign to promote their new product.
device that holds a camera securely on another object or surface
He attached the action camera to his helmet using a sturdy camera mount.
organize and carry out a sudden attack or operation
The police will mount a raid on the warehouse tonight.
to organize and begin a challenge
The team decided to mount a challenge against the ruling.
prepare and start an attack
The army decided to mount an attack at dawn.

Origin of mount

Latin, mons (mountain)

Examples of mount in a sentence

  • The rider mounted quickly and galloped off.
  • She mounted the TV on the wall.
  • They mounted the sculpture on a pedestal.
  • She managed to mount the horse with ease.
  • He tried to mount the ladder but slipped.
  • The costs began to mount rapidly.

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  1. French:monter, support, ...
  2. German:aufsteigen, Halterung, ...
  3. Italian:salire, supporto, ...
  4. Spanish:montar, montaje, ...
  5. Portuguese:montar, suporte, ...
  6. Chinese:骑上, 支架, ...
  7. Japanese:乗る, 台, ...
  8. Arabic:ركب, حامِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִרְכּוֹב עַל, מִתְקַן תְּמִיכָה, ...
  10. Russian:садиться на, крепление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сідати, кріплення, ...
  12. Hindi:चढ़ना, आधार, ...
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