mounting

noun

mount·​ing ˈmau̇n-tiŋ How to pronounce mounting (audio)
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Examples of mounting in a Sentence

a mounting for an engine a mounting for a diamond
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Essentially, gasket mounting is when a keyboard’s plate is held into the case around its edges, using strips of foam on either side to isolate the plate from the main case. Henri Robbins, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025 The case is lightweight yet highly impact-resistant, providing uniform protection during long filming sessions, travel, or mounting. New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025 From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2025 Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mounting

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First Known Use

circa 1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mounting was circa 1618

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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mounting. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

mounting

noun
mount·​ing ˈmau̇nt-iŋ How to pronounce mounting (audio)
: something that serves as a mount : support
a mounting for an engine
a mounting for a diamond

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