Definition of mount - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
ridingtr./intr. climb onto a horse or bicycletr./intr.
- She mounted her bicycle and rode away.
2.
constructiontr. fix something onto a support or backingtr.
- He carefully mounted the ancient map on a board..
3.
climbingtr./intr. climb up or onto a raised object or surfacetr./intr.
- The cat quickly mounted the fence to escape the dog..
4.
growthintr. increase in amount, size, or intensityintr.
- Tensions in the area continue to mount..
5.
eventstr. organize and initiate an event or campaigntr.
- They plan to mount a festival next summer..
Noun
1.
supportobject used to support another
- The painting was placed on a sturdy mount.
2.
equestrianhorse used for riding
- He chose a strong mount for the journey.
3.
geographyDated natural elevation higher than a hillDated
- Mount Everest is the highest mount in the world.
4.
sportsTECH. position in martial arts where one sits on an opponentTECH.
- He gained the mount position during the match.
5.
scienceTECH. slide for microscopyTECH.
- The specimen was placed on a glass mount.
6.
palmistryTECH. fleshy prominence in palmistryTECH.
- The mount of Venus is prominent on her hand.
Images of mount
object used to support another 
horse used for riding 
natural elevation higher than a hill 
slide for microscopy
Expressions with mount
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increase over time or accumulate gradually
The bills began to mount up quickly.
organize and begin a series of actions
The company decided to mount a campaign to promote their new product.
device that holds a camera securely on another object or surface
He attached the action camera to his helmet using a sturdy camera mount.
organize and carry out a sudden attack or operation
The police will mount a raid on the warehouse tonight.
to organize and begin a challenge
The team decided to mount a challenge against the ruling.
prepare and start an attack
The army decided to mount an attack at dawn.
start or organize a campaign or effort
They mounted a charge to improve school funding.
organize and start a planned attack or campaign
The army decided to mount an offensive at dawn.
stand and watch over something
The soldiers mount guard at the castle entrance.
part that connects a motor to the frame
The mechanic replaced the worn motor mount in the car.
support device that holds equipment or objects securely on a wall
We bought a sturdy wall mount for the new flat-screen television.
connector on a camera body where interchangeable lenses attach securely
The camera's lens mount was damaged, so the lens would not lock.
structure holding engine in place and reducing its vibrations
The engine mount keeps the engine steady and quiet.
directory where another file system is accessed
The USB drive was assigned a new mount point.
component that secures the transmission to the vehicle frame
The mechanic replaced the worn transmission mount to reduce vibrations.
Origin of mount
Latin, mons (mountain)
Terms with mount included in their meaning
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home
hang or mount something
abr: Mount
short form for mountain or a high hill
lighting
unit with housing and mount for a light source
horse show
systematic schooling of a mount for exact set routines, often in contests
riding
straddle and ride something like an animal mount
vehicle maintenance
hand tool used to mount or remove tires
biblical blessing
any of the blessings in the Sermon on the Mount
horse riding
make a horse or mount speed up
camera mount
camera accessory point with electrical contacts
photography
camera mount for attaching a flash unit
camera mount
device allowing camera movement horizontally and vertically
mountain
of or pertaining to Mount Olympus in Greece
riding horses
mount a horse or sit on a saddle
war mount
cavalry horse used in military
technology
projecting rim on a wheel or hub used to mount or secure parts
astronomy
telescope mount that moves in altitude and azimuth
landmark
site of Mount Rushmore with presidential sculptures
objects
metal tip or mount at the end of a scabbard
holy site
shrine on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
abr: Front Mount Intercooler
car part that cools air before it enters the engine
camera equipment
low camera mount without tripod legs
peak
one of the peaks of Mount Sorata
physical help
help to climb or mount something
acr: Mount Royal University
university in Canada known for teaching and research
Examples of mount in a sentence
The rider mounted quickly and galloped off. She mounted the TV on the wall. They mounted the sculpture on a pedestal. She managed to mount the horse with ease. He tried to mount the ladder but slipped. The costs began to mount rapidly.
Excitement mounted as the event approached. The community decided to mount a protest against the new policy. We need to mount a campaign to raise awareness. The camera was fixed on a flexible mount. He crafted a custom mount for the telescope. Her mount was restless during the parade. The knight's mount was adorned with armor. Mount Kilimanjaro is a popular mount for climbers. The mount was covered in snow year-round. She quickly transitioned to mount in the final round. The mount gave him a strategic advantage. The biologist carefully prepared the mount for observation. Each mount was labeled with the specimen's details. She studied the mount of Jupiter for insights. Each mount on the palm has a unique meaning.
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- French:monter, support, ...
- German:aufsteigen, Halterung, ...
- Italian:salire, supporto, ...
- Spanish:montar, montaje, ...
- Portuguese:montar, suporte, ...
- Chinese:骑上, 支架, ...
- Japanese:乗る, 台, ...
- Arabic:ركب, حامِل, ...
- Hebrew:לִרְכּוֹב עַל, מִתְקַן תְּמִיכָה, ...
- Russian:садиться на, крепление, ...
- Ukrainian:сідати, кріплення, ...
- Hindi:चढ़ना, आधार, ...
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