nounπShareA hill or mountain."The hikers reached the summit of the mount after a challenging climb. "geographynatureplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of seven fleshy prominences in the palm of the hand, taken to represent the influences of various heavenly bodies."the mount of Jupiter"astrologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bulwark for offence or defence; a mound."The castle's mount provided a strong defense against invaders. "militaryarchitecturegeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bank; a fund."The school's fundraising mount will support new computers. "amountfinancebusinesseconomyassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA green hillock in the base of a shield."The miniature model of the Roman army featured a small mount at the base of the shield. "heraldryartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal, usually a horse, used to ride on, unlike a draught horse"The rider climbed onto his mount."animalvehicleagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mounting; an object on which another object is mounted."The post is the mount on which the mailbox is installed."thingdevicestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rider in a cavalry unit or division."The General said he has 2,000 mounts."militarypersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA step or block to assist in mounting a horse."The little girl used the small mount to help her climb onto the horse. "animalvehiclesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA signal for mounting a horse."The horse trainer gave the mount to signal the riders to get on their horses. "signalanimalcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get upon; to ascend; to climb."to mount stairs"actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride."The rider mounted his horse."vehicleactionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to mount; to put on horseback; to furnish with animals for riding."The farmer needed to mount his horse for the long journey to market. "animalvehiclesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up."The teacher mounted the volume of the classroom projector to make the presentation clearer. "actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise on high; to go up; to be upraised or uplifted; to tower aloft; to ascend; often with up."The airplane slowly mounted into the sky. "actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach (an object) to a support, backing, framework etc."to mount a mailbox on a post"utilitytechnicaldevicemachineactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach (a drive or device) to the file system in order to make it available to the operating system."The technician mounted the external hard drive so the computer could access the important files. "computingtechnologysystemdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes with up) To increase in quantity or intensity."The bills mounted up and the business failed.β There is mounting tension in Crimea."amountbusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attain in value; to amount (to)."The cost of groceries this month mounted to over $300. "valueamountbusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get on top of (an animal) to mate."The stallion mounted the mare. "animalsexbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse with someone."He was accused of mounting his coworker during lunch break in the office supply closet. "sexactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo begin (a campaign, military assault, etc.); to launch."The General gave the order to mount the attack."militarywaractionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deploy (cannon) for use."to mount a cannon"militaryweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare and arrange the scenery, furniture, etc. for use in (a play or production)."The stage crew mounted the set for the school play, placing the chairs and table just so. "entertainmentartstageliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incorporate fat, especially butter, into (a dish, especially a sauce to finish it)."Mount the sauce with one tablespoon of butter."foodutensilactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading