mount

Meanings

• a lightweight horse kept for riding only
• the act of climbing something
• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
• 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"
• something forming a back that is added for strengthening
• attach to a support
  • "They mounted the aerator on a floating"
• go up or advance
• fix onto a backing, setting, or support
  • "mount slides for macroscopic analysis"
• put up or launch
  • "mount a campaign against pornography"
• get up on the back of
  • "mount a horse"
• go upward with gradual or continuous progress
• prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
  • "mount a theater production"
  • "mount an attack"
  • "mount a play"
• copulate with

Synonyms

backing, bestride, climb, climb on, climb up, get on, go up, hop on, jump on, mount up, mountain, put on, ride, riding horse, rise, saddle horse, setting, wax