unmounted
Off its base
Unmounted means not mounted—removed from or never placed on a mount, frame, or support.
An unmounted photograph lacks a backing.
An unmounted gem isn't set in jewelry.
An unmounted rider is off the horse.
In computing, an unmounted drive isn't connected to the file system and can't be accessed.
Apart or uninvolved
- unfastenedNot held closed
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
- looseNot firmly secured
- unaffixedNot attached or added
removed · separated · unanchored · free-standing · uninstalled · unbonded · unglued · untaped
Atop a steed
- riderOne who mounts transport
- cavalryMounted military force
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- stirrupMounted rider's foot support
equestrian · unhorsed · afoot · descended · alighted · unseated · riderless · groundward
Not firmly secured
- unsetNot yet solidified
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
sapphire · emerald · pearl · opal · amethyst · topaz · garnet · setting
Copied images on paper
- photographsLight-captured images
- mattingWoven protective surface
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- albumUnified collection of recordings
portfolio · backing · display · archival · sleeves · corners · border · cropping
Moves smoothly across surface
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- coverslipThin glass protecting specimens
- sampleSubset for study
- biologicalRelating to living organisms
tissue · pinning · preserved · collection · taxidermy · butterfly · insect · botanical
detached
Apart or uninvolved
- unfastenedNot held closed
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
- looseNot firmly secured
unaffixed · removed · separated · unanchored · free-standing · uninstalled · unbonded · unglued · untaped · unnailed
horseback
Atop a steed
stirrup · equestrian · unhorsed · afoot · descended · alighted · unseated · riderless · groundward · reins
loose
Not firmly secured
ruby · sapphire · emerald · pearl · opal · amethyst · topaz · garnet · setting · prong
prints
Copied images on paper
- photographsLight-captured images
- mattingWoven protective surface
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
album · portfolio · backing · display · archival · sleeves · corners · border · cropping · enlargement
slides
Moves smoothly across surface
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- coverslipThin glass protecting specimens
- sampleSubset for study
biological · tissue · pinning · preserved · collection · taxidermy · butterfly · insect · botanical · pressed
unmountedmounted
Fixed in position
on horseback · riding · horsed · in the saddle · cavalry