adjective
mounted
MOWN-tihd
adjective
1
Riding on a horse (or similar animal).
"Mounted police patrolled the edge of the crowd."
"A mounted knight led the parade."
2
Fixed or fastened onto a support, frame, or stand.
"The trophy fish was mounted on the wall above the fireplace."
"A mounted camera recorded the whole street."
How to Use Mounted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither on horseback, or fixed onto something to display or hold it.
Common pairings
mounted police
mounted display
wall-mounted
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Etymology
From "mount" plus "-ed."