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Meaning of mounting block | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A small block, often carved with steps, used for mounting or dismounting a horse at a pub, courthouse etc.

historical

Examples

“The Sun Inn is an attractive black-and-white building, and has an old mounting block outside as a reminder of the days when horsepower meant four legs and a saddle.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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