First Known Use: before 12th century
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1mount
noun \ˈmau̇nt\
Definition of MOUNT
1
: a high hill : mountain —used especially before an identifying name <Mount Everest>
2
archaic : earthwork 1
3
: mound 2a(1)
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Origin of MOUNT
Middle English, from Old English munt & Anglo-French munt, mont, both from Latin mont-, mons; akin to Welsh mynydd mountain, Latin minari to project, threaten
2mount
verb
: to go or climb up (something) : to climb up onto (something)
: to increase in amount
: to seat yourself on a horse, bicycle, etc.
Full Definition of MOUNT
intransitive verb
2
: to increase in amount or extent <expenses began to mount>
3
: to get up on something above the level of the ground; especially : to seat oneself (as on a horse) for riding
transitive verb
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2
a : to lift up : raise b (1) : to put or have (as artillery) in position (2) : to have as equipment c (1) : to organize and equip (an attacking force) <mount an army> (2) : to launch and carry out (as an assault or a campaign)
3
: to set on something that elevates
4
a : to cause to get on a means of conveyance b : to furnish with animals for riding
5
: to post or set up for defense or observation <mounted some guards>
6
a : to attach to a support b : to arrange or assemble for use or display
7
a : to prepare (as a specimen) for examination or display b : to prepare and supply with materials needed for performance or execution <mount an opera>
— mount·able \ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl\ adjective
— mount·er noun
See mount defined for English-language learners
Origin of MOUNT
Middle English, from Anglo-French munter, monter, from Vulgar Latin *montare, from Latin mont-, mons
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to MOUNT
3mount
noun
Definition of MOUNT
1
: an act or instance of mounting; specifically : an opportunity to ride a horse in a race
2
: frame, support: as a : the material (as cardboard) on which a picture is mounted b : a jewelry setting c (1) : an undercarriage or part on which a device (as a motor or an artillery piece) rests in service (2) : an attachment for an accessory d : a hinge, card, or acetate envelope for mounting a stamp e : a glass slide with its accessories on which objects are placed for examination with a microscope
3
: a means of conveyance; especially : saddle horse
First Known Use of MOUNT
15th century
MOUNT[3] Defined for Kids
1mount
noun \ˈmau̇nt\
Definition of MOUNT for Kids
: a high hill : mountain Hint:Mount is used especially before a proper name. <Mount Everest>
2mount
verb
mount·edmount·ing
Definition of MOUNT for Kids
1
: to go up : climb <mount a ladder>
2
: to get up onto something <mount a platform> <mount a horse>
3
: to increase rapidly in amount <His debts were mounting.>
4
: to prepare for use or display by fastening in position on a support <I mounted a picture on cardboard.>
5
: to organize and carry out <Police mounted a search.>
3mount
noun
Definition of MOUNT for Kids
1
: a frame or support that holds something <a camera lens mount>
2
: a horse used for riding
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