mounted
[ moun-tid ]
/ ˈmaʊn tɪd /
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adjective
seated or riding on a horse or other animal.
serving on horseback or on some special mount, as soldiers or police.
Military. (formerly) permanently equipped with horses or vehicles for transport.Compare mobile (def. 4).
having or set in a mounting: mounted gems.
put into position for use, as guns.
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British Dictionary definitions for mounted
mounted
/ (ˈmaʊntɪd) /
adjective
equipped with or riding horsesmounted police
provided with a support, backing, etc
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