mount
/maʊnt/
noun
- A mountain or hill, often used in names.
- Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
- The view from the top of the mount was breathtaking.
- They hiked up Mount Rainier last summer.
- Something that serves as a support, frame, or backing for an object.
- He bought a new mount for his camera.
- The gem was set in a gold mount.
- The telescope came with a sturdy tripod mount.
- An animal, especially a horse, used for riding.
- The knight rode a fine white mount into battle.
- She chose a gentle mount for the trail ride.
- His favorite mount was a strong Arabian horse.
verb
- To climb up onto or get on top of something, such as a horse, bicycle, or platform.
- He mounted the stage to give his speech.
- The cyclist mounted his bike and pedaled away.
- She carefully mounted the horse and adjusted the reins.
- To increase in amount, intensity, or level.
- The cost of the project continued to mount beyond the original budget.
- Excitement mounted in the crowd as the concert started.
- Tensions began to mount as the deadline approached.
- To organize and begin something, such as an event, campaign, or operation.
- The museum mounted an exhibition of modern art.
- The school mounted a fundraising campaign for new computers.
- They mounted a rescue operation to save the stranded hikers.
- To fix or attach something onto a support, frame, or backing.
- She mounted the trophy on a wooden base.
- He mounted the photograph in a silver frame.
- The technician mounted the television on the wall.