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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