mounting

noun mount·ing \ˈmau̇n-tiŋ\

: something on which something else is or can be attached

Full Definition of MOUNTING

: ³mount 2

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circa 1618

Synonyms: brace, buttress, mount, support, prop, reinforcement, shore, spur, stay, underpinning

MOUNTING Defined for Kids

noun mount·ing \ˈmau̇n-tiŋ\

: a frame or support that holds something <a mounting for an engine>

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