shoulder-mounted
|shoul-der-mount-ed|
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/ˈʃoʊldər ˌmaʊntɪd/
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/ˈʃəʊldə ˌmaʊntɪd/
carried on the shoulder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shoulder-mounted' originates from the combination of 'shoulder' and 'mount,' where 'shoulder' refers to the part of the body and 'mount' means to fix or attach something.
Historical Evolution
'shoulder-mounted' evolved from the need to describe equipment that can be carried on the shoulder, combining 'shoulder' and 'mount' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'attached to the shoulder,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to be carried and operated on the shoulder.
The soldier used a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 16:16