Meaning

(heraldry) A stylized depiction of three hills or mountains..

Definitions by Sense

1. (heraldry) A stylized depiction of three hills or mountains.
2. A bracket or other supporting device that holds three attachments.
3. Mounted in three places.

Example Sentences

The allegorical figures standing on trimounts appear like guardians, flanking an archway formed by two fruit trees which frame the composite coat of arms.

On the shield of king Saint Stephen, the silver patriarchal cross on a trimount symbolizes royal power, the jupon worn over his armour is decorated by the family coat-of-arms of the Árpád dynasty.

The Spengler Arms According to Siebmacher 's Wappenbuch and Riestap's Armoral General, the ancient (Nuremberg Spengler arms), were: Gules, a beaker argent on a trimount or: in other words, "a red shield emblazoned with a silver beaker resting on three golden hills.

And snap-in trimounts holding back covers of radios, etc. Handy knob puller too.

Trimounts can be used in a wide variety of ways. Choose the type of mount that is easiest for the type of roof on which you are working.

The third mode of operation used the magnetic and suction trimounts included in the case.

Venous pressures were measured directly in 2 (2) subjects at l0g. using a vein in the forearm and recording pressures by means of a trimount inductance gauge.

Six-axle A1A (center axle unpowered) Alcos used single-drop-equalizer trucks with a short wheelbase (10'5") and even axle spacing; units with all axles powered used a trimount double-equalized truck with uneven spacing and a 12'6" wheelbase.

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• trimounts

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When Should You Use Trimount?

Use trimount when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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