Dictionary definition · mount
noun
- a lightweight horse kept for riding only
- the act of climbing something"it was a difficult climb to the top"
- a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
- 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"
- something forming a back that is added for strengthening
verb
- attach to a support"They mounted the aerator on a floating"
- go up or advance"Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"
- fix onto a backing, setting, or support"mount slides for macroscopic analysis"
- put up or launch"mount a campaign against pornography"
- get up on the back of"mount a horse"
- go upward with gradual or continuous progress"Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?"
- prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance"mount a theater production"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).