Surmounting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Surmounting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of surmount.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of surmount.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is surmounted, or overcome.
- A decorative feature that sits on top of something.
Example Sentences
The sides of the casket were covered with heavy black broadcloth, with velvet caps, presenting a deep contrast to the rich surmountings.
A manifest improvement upon the above form of this kind of ventilator was brought out by Mr. Boyle in 1878. It is intended to be used as a surmounting to the tops of outlet tubes or upcast shafts.
This and the round gable ends, with their subsequent Gothic surmountings, the five lofty domes, the rich ornament of gold and colour which covers every part, give an effect to the whole building […]
How can we appraise and preserve the glories won in our yesterdays without a knowledge of the tragedies and travails, the strivings and their surmountings, the compelling aspirations and their slow, patient accomplishment […]
Word Forms
- surmountings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overcome, surpass, outstrip, outmatch, exceed, outdo.
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