mounting

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noun

mount·​ing ˈmau̇n-tiŋ How to pronounce mounting (audio)
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: mount entry 3 sense 2

mounting

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present participle of mount entry 2

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Noun a mounting for an engine a mounting for a diamond
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Footsteps drum up and down the staircase as the remaining performers in this Saturday competition rehearse their routines, nerves and excitement mounting. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 The weapon begins spinning violently, dragging the service member around before throwing him several yards from the mounting. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 After that, there are further stages including preparation, conservation, and mounting. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026 Featuring magnetic and screw-free mounting, these cameras snap onto any metal surface for a rock-solid hold in seconds. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mounting

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First Known Use

Noun

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 27 Oct. 2026.

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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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