English Explanatory Dictionary

mounture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The angle at which a gun is raised for firing.
  2. The angle of ascension.
  3. The part of a loom that holds the harnesses.
  4. A part on any mechanical device that is used for mounting other parts.
  5. The act or process of mounting.
  6. A horse or other animal used for riding; a mount.

Word forms

mounture mountures

Etymology

From Middle English mounture, from Old French mounteure; equivalent to mount + -ure.

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