mounted on

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  The action of attaching or fixing something to a surface or other support.

• The state or condition of being mounted, often referring to a vehicle or animal being ready for use.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mounted on
found , hound , bound , ground

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Variants

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mount , mountable , mounted , mounter , mounters , mounting , mounts , wall-mounted

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'mounted' can be traced back to the Old English word 'mundian' which means 'to prepare' or 'to make ready'. The term evolved over time to mean 'to place on a horse' or 'to ride on a horse', eventually leading to its modern meaning of 'attaching or fixing something to a surface'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is approximately 29,031.7 feet (8,848.86 meters) tall.

2. The term 'mounted police' originated in the late 17th century when British soldiers rode horses into battle. Today, mounted police are often used for crowd control and public safety.

3. The word 'mounted' is also used in the context of technology, such as 'mounted storage' or 'mounted filesystems'.

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Related Concepts

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1. fix: The action of securing something in place, often used as a synonym for 'mounting'. For example, 'I need to fix this picture to the wall'.

2. mountain: A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface, often used metaphorically to describe a challenge or obstacle. For example, 'Climbing a mountain is a great metaphor for overcoming personal challenges'.

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Culture

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Throughout history, the concept of 'mounting' has been used in various cultural and symbolic contexts. For example, in medieval Europe, knights would 'mount' their horses before going into battle. In modern times, 'mounted' police forces use horses to patrol cities and maintain public order. In art and literature, the image of a 'mounted' warrior or hunter is a common theme.

How to Memorize "mounted on"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'mounted on', imagine attaching or fixing something to a surface or support. For example, imagine screwing a picture into the wall or mounting a bike tire onto the rim.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'mounted on', associate it with the idea of preparation or readiness. For example, think of the image of a knight mounting his horse before going into battle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember 'mounted on', use the mnemonic 'My Uncle Nate's Old Toy Elephant'. MUNTOE is an anagram of 'mounted', and the image of an elephant can help you remember the word.

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