Meaning
uppercut; upright post
- an upward blow delivered with a bent arm in boxing (uppercut)
- a vertical post, stud, or upright support in a structure or goal frame
In a sentence
Il pugile ha messo k.o. l'avversario con un potente montante.
The boxer knocked out his opponent with a powerful uppercut.
Il tiro dell'attaccante si è schiantato contro il montante destro.
The striker's shot crashed against the right goalpost.
Bisogna rinforzare i montanti di legno per sostenere lo scaffale.
The wooden uprights must be reinforced to support the shelving.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| montante | masculine · singular |
| montanti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In sports, can refer to an uppercut in boxing or an upright post/crossbar support in football.