monture

/mɑ̃tuʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A frame or holder for a spectacle or a frame or holder for something else, especially a supporting framework.

“The optician carefully adjusted the monture to fit the customer’s face.”

2. noun

A support or framework for something such as an engine or a machine.

“The engineer inspected the engine’s monture to ensure it was properly secured.”

Synonyms

  • frame
  • holder
  • support

Antonyms

  • loose
  • unstable