mount

Noun

• something forming a back that is added for strengthening

• 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
    

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

• the act of climbing something
  • it was a difficult climb to the top
    

• a lightweight horse kept for riding only

Verb

• copulate with
  • The bull was riding the cow
    

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

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

• get up on the back of
  • mount a horse
    

• put up or launch
  • mount a campaign against pornography
    

• fix onto a backing, setting, or support
  • mount slides for macroscopic analysis
    

• go up or advance
  • Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
    

• attach to a support
  • They mounted the aerator on a floating
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  backing , setting , mountain , climb , saddle horse , riding horse , ride , put on , climb up , go up , hop on , mount up , get on , jump on , climb on , bestride , wax , rise
• Antonyms: 
  hop out , get off , wane