mount
Cross references:
1. ascend
1. mount \'mau:nt\ n [ME, fr. OE munt & OF mont, fr. L mont-, mons; akin
to]ON moena to project, L minari to prject, threaten 1: a high hill :
MOUNTAIN - used esp. before its name {Mount Everest} archaic 2: a
protective earthwork 3: MOUND cap 4: a small area of raised flesh on the
palm of the hand esp. at the base of a finger that is held by palmists to
indicate temperament or traits of character
2. mount vb [ME mounten, fr. MF monter, fr. (assumed) VL montare, fr. L
(Xmont-, mons 1: to increase in amount or extent 2: RISE, ASCEND 3: to
get up on something above the level of the ground; esp : to seat oneself
(as on a horse) for riding 1a: to go up : CLIMB 1b1: to seat or place
oneself on 1b2: COVER 2a: to lift up : RAISE 2b1: to put or have (as
artillery) in position 2b2: to have as equipment 3: to set on something
that elevates 4a: to cause to get on a means of conveyance 4b: to furnish
with animals for riding 5: to post or set up for defense or observation
6a: to attach to a support 6b: to arrange or assemble for use or display
7a: to prepare and supply with the materials necessary for performance or
execution - mount.er n
3. mount \'mau.nt-*-b*l\ n 1: an act or instance of mounting; specif : an
opportunity to ride a horse in a race 2: FRAME, SUPPORT : as 2a: the
cardboard or similar material on which a picture is mounted 2b: a jewelry
setting 2c: an undercarriage or part that fits a device for use or
attaches an acce ssory 2d: a hinge, card, or acetate envelope for mounting
a stamp 2e: a glass slide with its accessories on which objects are placed
for exam ination with a microscope 3: a means of conveyance; specif :
SADDLE HORSE - mount.able aj
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