mount (n.)

1.(literary) a spirited horse for state or war

2.the act of climbing something"it was a difficult climb to the top"

3.a lightweight horse kept for riding only

4.something forming a back that is added for strengthening

5.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"

6.a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

mount (v.)

1.become bigger or greater in amount"The amount of work increased"

2.fix onto a backing, setting, or support"mount slides for macroscopic analysis"

3.go up or advance"Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"

4.attach to a support"They mounted the aerator on a floating"

5.copulate with"The bull was riding the cow"

6.put up or launch"mount a campaign against pronography"

7.prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance"mount a theater production" "mount an attack" "mount a play"

8.go upward with gradual or continuous progress"Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?"

9.get on the back of"mount a horse"