mount (n.)

  1. a lightweight horse kept for riding only

    [ Syn: saddle horse , riding horse ]

  2. the act of climbing something; it was a difficult climb to the top

    [ Syn: climb ]

  3. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

    [ Syn: mountain ]

  4. a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place; the diamond was in a plain gold mount

    [ Syn: setting ]

  5. something forming a back that is added for strengthening

    [ Syn: backing , backing ]

    mount (v.)

  1. attach to a support; They mounted the aerator on a floating'

  2. go up or advance; Sales were climbing after prices were lowered

    [ Syn: wax , climb , rise ]

  3. fix onto a backing, setting, or support; mount slides for macroscopic analysis'

  4. put up or launch; mount a campaign against pornography'

  5. get up on the back of; mount a horse

    [ Syn: hop on , mount up , get on , jump on , climb on , bestride ]

  6. go upward with gradual or continuous progress; Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?

    [ Syn: climb , climb up , go up ]

  7. prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; mount a theater production; mount an attack; mount a play

    [ Syn: put on ]

  8. copulate with; The bull was riding the cow

    [ Syn: ride ]

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