unmounted

A soldier advances unmounted across the open field.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not mounted on a horse: "unmounted" describes a person, especially a soldier or rider, who is not riding a horse but is on foot.
   • Not attached to a support or frame: "unmounted" refers to an object, such as a photograph, picture, or gemstone, that is not fixed to a backing, stand, or setting.

Usage Examples

• Not mounted on a horse:

  • The unmounted cavalry fought bravely on foot. (The soldiers who were not riding horses engaged in battle while walking.)
  • She preferred to be unmounted during the parade to interact with the crowd. (She chose to walk instead of ride a horse.)

• Not attached to a support or frame:

  • The unmounted photograph lay loose on the table, ready to be framed. (The photo had no frame or backing.)
  • He bought an unmounted diamond to set in a custom ring. (The gemstone was not yet attached to any jewelry setting.)

Advanced Usage

• "unmounted print": a photographic or artistic print not affixed to a rigid backing.

  • The gallery displayed unmounted prints to show the texture of the paper. (The prints were shown without a frame or mount.)

• "unmounted soldier": a soldier who is not part of a mounted unit (e.g., infantry).

  • The unmounted troops marched alongside the cavalry. (The foot soldiers moved together with the horse-riding soldiers.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mount (v): to get onto a horse or bicycle; to attach something to a support.

  • She mounted her horse and rode away. (She got on the horse.)

• Mounted (adj): seated on a horse; attached to a frame or setting.

  • The mounted police patrolled the city streets. (The police officers were riding horses.)

Synonyms

• Dismounted: having gotten off a horse or vehicle.

  • The riders were dismounted and resting. (They had dismounted from their horses.)

• Unframed: not placed in a frame (for pictures or photographs).

  • She stored the unframed canvas in a portfolio. (The canvas had no frame.)

Related Idioms

Phrasal Verbs

• Mount up: to get onto a horse or vehicle.

  • The soldiers mounted up and prepared to leave. (They got onto their horses.)

• Dismount from: to get off a horse or bicycle.

  • He dismounted from the bicycle and walked. (He got off the bike.)