montapali

Italian

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of monta (“to mount, to ascend”) +‎ pali (“poles”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mon.taˈpa.li/
• Rhymes: -ali
• Hyphenation: mon‧ta‧pà‧li

Adjective

montapali (invariable)

1. (relational) pole mounting

Usage notes

• Used to describe the stirrups or safety harnesses used by people climbing telegraph poles and the like.