Meaning of undermounted | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Said of a rider mounted on a horse that is not strong or large enough for the size and weight of the rider.
   not-comparable, usually
2. Something that is mounted under something else.
   not-comparable, usually

Examples

“I am therefore led to imagine⟳ the reasons they are so under mounted are, first---that unless a Hussar be extremely active and can turn⟳ almost as quick as a man on foot, he is useless; therefore agility is required in the animal more than strength; but that is no reason⟳ why both agility and strength should not be combined in him if possible.”

“The undermounted cavalry of the Swedes could have⟳ done little towards repelling them single-handed, whereas the continued tempest of bullets against which the armour of the cuirassiers did not protect⟳ them turned the scale in favour of the Swedes.”

““It's a pity to see⟳ a gentleman undermounted,” specially in a country like⟳ this: so dangerous too!”

“The only engine having a design⟳ adapted for heavy traction work⟳. The undermounted construction gives it many points of important advantage over the top mounted style as used by all others.”

“Sinks can also be undermounted — attached to the underside of the counter with clips or adhesive.”

“The underside of the fuselage rumbled, as undermounted cannon dropped, targetted, and started firing rounds in a high-pitched rat-a-tat-tat.”

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