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defective mount

[dɪˈfɛktɪv maʊnt]
nounpl: defective mounts
suporte defeituoso
1. A mounting device, bracket, or support structure that is faulty, broken, or not functioning properly
The camera's defective mount caused the lens to misalign during shooting.
O suporte defeituoso da câmera causou o desalinhamento da lente durante a gravação.
2. In mechanical or automotive contexts, a damaged support or attachment mechanism that fails to hold components securely
A defective mount for the engine led to excessive vibration.
Um suporte defeituoso do motor causou vibração excessiva.
Synonyms
broken mountfaulty bracketdamaged supportmalfunctioning attachment
Antonyms
secure mountfunctional mountproper supportworking bracket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte defeituoso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
suporte com defeito
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
suporte defeituoso
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a loose screw
something is off
not holding up
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