Definitions

1. noun

a hill or mountain; a raised area of land, especially one that is isolated or has steep sides

“The hikers climbed to the mount for a panoramic view of the valley.”

2. verb

to put or set something in a particular place, especially on a surface

“Please mount the picture on the wall using a hammer and nails.”

3. verb

to ride or go on a horse, especially as a form of sport

“The riders will mount their horses at the starting gate.”

4. verb

to attach or fix something, such as a device or a program, to a computer or other electronic device

“You need to mount the external hard drive to access its files.”

5. verb

to attack or assail, especially with words

“The critics mounted a fierce attack on the politician’s policies.”

6. noun

a device that allows you to look at something, especially a telescope or pair of binoculars

“The astronomer used a mount to observe the distant stars.”

7. noun

a stage or platform, especially for a person or a performance

“The singer stood on the mount to address the audience.”