Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific mountain peak: Mount Hubbard is the name of a prominent mountain located in southeastern Alaska, forming part of the Saint Elias Mountains within the larger Coast Range. It is notable for its significant elevation.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Mount Hubbard is one of the major peaks in the Saint Elias Mountains.
  • The first successful ascent of Mount Hubbard was recorded in 1951.
  • From the glacier, we had a clear view of the summit of Mount Hubbard.

Advanced Usage

• Geographical reference: The name is used in geographical, geological, and mountaineering contexts to specify this particular landform.
  • The boundary between Alaska and the Yukon Territory runs near the slopes of Mount Hubbard.

Variants and Related Words

• Hubbard Glacier: A major tidewater glacier named after the same individual (Gardiner Hubbard) and located in the same region, often mentioned in conjunction with the mountain.
  • The Hubbard Glacier flows from the slopes of Mount Hubbard.

Synonyms

• Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
• Summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill.

Related Terms

• Saint Elias Mountains: The mountain range to which Mount Hubbard belongs.
• Coast Range: The broader system of mountain ranges along the Pacific coast of North America, which includes the Saint Elias Mountains.

Noun

1. a mountain peak in southeastern Alaska that is part of the Coast Range (14,950 feet high)