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/maʊnt/Definitions
A hill or mountain.
Any of seven fleshy prominences in the palm of the hand, taken to represent the influences of various heavenly bodies.
Example: the mount of Jupiter
A bulwark for offence or defence; a mound.
A bank; a fund.
/maʊnt/Definitions
An animal, usually a horse, used to ride on, unlike a draught horse
Example: The rider climbed onto his mount.
A mounting; an object on which another object is mounted.
Example: The post is the mount on which the mailbox is installed.
A rider in a cavalry unit or division.
Example: The General said he has 2,000 mounts.
A step or block to assist in mounting a horse.
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To get upon; to ascend; to climb.
Example: to mount stairs
To place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride.
Example: The rider mounted his horse.
To cause to mount; to put on horseback; to furnish with animals for riding.
To cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up.