Meaning & Definition of Mount in English

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

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"

• "Mount an attack"

• "Mount a play"

8. Copulate with

• "The bull was riding the cow"