Undermounted
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
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
"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."
- 2 Something that is mounted under something else. not-comparable, usually
"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."
Synonyms
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More 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."
Etymology
From under- + mounted.
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