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Synonyms
Examples of mounting in a Sentence
a mounting for an engine
a mounting for a diamond
Recent Examples on the Web
Apparently, during the harried month that passed between the recusal of Candidate Biden and the mounting of Candidate Harris, the campaign underwent a large image overhaul.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
That work led to the mounting of the exhibition, which runs until Oct. 15.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Costello has often played this number in concert in recent years, but with a mounting of the musical finally set to take place in London this fall, maybe there’s a reason to sing it with some extra urgency.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 June 2024
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, 25 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1618, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mounting. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
mounting
noun
mount·ing
ˈmau̇nt-iŋ
: something that serves as a mount : support
a mounting for an engine
a mounting for a diamond
More from Merriam-Webster on mounting
Nglish: Translation of mounting for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of mounting for Arabic Speakers
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