Mount meaning

What does “mount” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mount” is a noun and verb with 13 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a lightweight horse kept for riding only.

mount

noun

  1. a lightweight horse kept for riding only

  2. the act of climbing something

    “it was a difficult climb to the top”

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

    Synonymsmountain
  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”

    Synonymssetting
  5. something forming a back that is added for strengthening

    Synonymsbacking

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”

    Synonymswaxclimbrise
  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”

    “mount an attack”

    Synonymsput on
  8. copulate with

    “The bull was riding the cow”

    Synonymsride

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University