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proper mount

[ˈprɒpər maʊnt]
nounpl: proper mounts
montagem apropriada / suporte adequado
1. A correctly fitted or appropriate support structure for holding or securing an object, animal, or equipment
The telescope requires a proper mount to ensure stable observations.
O telescópio requer uma montagem apropriada para garantir observações estáveis.
2. In equestrian contexts, a suitable horse or animal for riding that meets specific requirements
The knight sought a proper mount for the long journey.
O cavaleiro procurava uma montaria adequada para a longa jornada.
3. The correct framework or base installation for mechanical or technical equipment
The camera needs a proper mount on the tripod for the filming.
A câmera precisa de uma montagem adequada no tripé para a filmagem.
Synonyms
suitable supportappropriate standcorrect basefitting fixture
Antonyms
improper mountinadequate supportunstable base

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
montagem apropriada / suporte correto
Most common usage in technical and equestrian contexts
Portugal
suporte adequado / montagem apropriada
Slightly more formal phrasing in Portuguese Portuguese
São Paulo
montagem correta
Emphasizes correctness in technical applications

Related Idioms & Phrases

to mount something properly
get a proper mount on something
well-mounted and secure
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