unmounted

adjective

un·​mount·​ed ˌən-ˈmau̇n-təd How to pronounce unmounted (audio)
: not mounted
unmounted guns
unmounted paintings
especially : not mounted on or provided with a horse
unmounted soldiers

Examples of unmounted in a Sentence

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However, a rather covetable no-heat unmounted Kashmir sapphire is up for grabs with an estimate of $150,000-$300,000 should set tongues wagging for those in the market for blues. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024 In addition, there’s a 13.18-carat unmounted and unheated sugarloaf cabochon Kahmir sapphire with an estimate of $500,000 - $750,000. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Stuller’s website highlights his wide range of products: jewelers’ tools, unmounted gemstones, engagement rings, bespoke bracelets. Christopher Helman, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Assembly The Mod Easy comes partially assembled, with the handlebars unmounted. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024 The Yellow Rose, as the diamond is known, is a whopping 202-carat unmounted colored diamond from South Africa. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2024 Russian units advancing with armored vehicles and unmounted infantry halt their forward movement to allow troops to seek cover from the ricocheting shrapnel, soldiers said. John Hudson and Anastacia Galouchka, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2023 The Netherlands will initially receive four unmounted PULS launchers in 2023. Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2023 Unlike unmounted options that can be rinsed and dried in a sink, depending on where it’s placed in the bathroom this one could be a bit tricker to clean. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmounted was circa 1550

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“Unmounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmounted. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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