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Dictionary definition · mount

noun

  1. a lightweight horse kept for riding only
  2. the act of climbing something"it was a difficult climb to the top"
  3. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
  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"
  5. something forming a back that is added for strengthening

verb

  1. attach to a support"They mounted the aerator on a floating"
  2. go up or advance"Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"
  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"
  6. go upward with gradual or continuous progress"Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?"
  7. prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance"mount a theater production"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).