Meaning of 'mount'

noun

the act of climbing something

Synonyms: climb

noun

a lightweight horse kept for riding only

Synonyms: saddle horse riding horse

noun

something forming a back that is added for strengthening

Synonyms: backing

noun

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

Example: "the diamond was in a plain gold mount"

Synonyms: setting

noun

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings

Synonyms: mountain

verb

fix onto a backing, setting, or support

Example: "mount slides for macroscopic analysis"

verb

go up or advance

Synonyms: rise

verb

attach to a support

Example: "They mounted the aerator on a floating"

verb

copulate with

Synonyms: ride

verb

put up or launch

Example: "mount a campaign against pornography"

verb

prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance

Example: "mount a theater production"

Synonyms: put on

verb

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

Synonyms: climb

verb

get up on the back of

Example: "mount a horse"

Synonyms: get on hop on mount up climb on bestride