mount

Definitions of mount in various dictionaries:

noun - a lightweight horse kept for riding only

noun - the act of climbing something

noun - a land mass that projects well above its surroundings

noun - a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place

noun - something forming a back that is added for strengthening

verb - attach to a support

verb - go up or advance

verb - fix onto a backing, setting, or support

verb - put up or launch

verb - get up on the back of

verb - go upward with gradual or continuous progress

verb - prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance

verb - copulate with

To climb or ascend: mount stairs.

To place oneself upon; get up on: mount a horse; mount a platform.

To climb onto (a female) for copulation.

To furnish with a horse for riding.

To set on a horse: mount the saddle.

To set in a raised position: mount a bed on blocks.

To fix securely to a support: mount an engine in a car.

To place or fix on or in the appropriate support or setting for display or study: mount stamps in an album; mount a specimen on a slide.

To provide with scenery, costumes, and other equipment necessary for production: mount a play.

To organize and equip: mount an army.

To prepare and set in motion: mount an attack.

To set in position for use: mount guns.

To carry as equipment: The warship mounted ten guns.

To post (a guard).

To go upward; rise.

To get up on something, as a horse or bicycle.

The act or manner of mounting.

A means of conveyance, such as a horse, on which to ride.

An opportunity to ride a horse in a race.

A glass slide for use with a microscope.

A hinge used to fasten stamps in an album.

A setting for a jewel.

An undercarriage or stand on which a device rests while in service.

Abbr.

A mountain or hill.

Any of the seven fleshy cushions around the edges of the palm of the hand in palmistry.

verb - to get up on

MOUNT - Mount is often used as part of the name of specific mountains, e.g. Mount Everest. Mount or Mounts may also refer to: ...