mont

/mɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mountain or hill, especially one with steep sides and a flat top.

“The ancient city was situated on a mont overlooking the surrounding valley.”

2. noun

A hill or mound of earth or other material.

“A mont of sand formed on the beach after the storm.”

3. noun

A mound or ridge of earth or other material, especially one forming the bank of a river.

“The mont along the riverbank was home to a family of beavers.”

4. noun

A hill or mound of earth or stones, especially one marking a grave or a memorial.

“The mont marked the final resting place of the fallen soldier.”

5. verb

To heap or pile something up, especially in a mound or ridge.

“The workers monted the sandbags to create a barrier against the flood.”

Synonyms

  • hill
  • mound

Antonyms

  • basin
  • valley