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mount1 / mount/ • v. [tr.] 1. climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface): he mounted the steps to the front door. ∎ climb or move up on to (a raised surface): the master of ceremonies mounted the platform. ∎ get up on (an animal or bicycle) in order to ride it. ∎ (often be mounted) set (someone) on horseback; provide with a horse: she was mounted on a white horse. ∎ (of a male mammal or bird) get on (a female) for the purpose of copulation. ∎ [intr.] (of the blood or its color) rise into the cheeks: feeling the blush mount in her cheeks, she looked down quickly. 2. organize and initiate (a campaign or other significant course of action): the company had successfully mounted takeover bids. ∎ establish; set up: security forces mounted checkpoints at every key road. ∎ produce (a play, exhibition, or other artistic event); present for public view or display. 3. [intr.] grow larger or more numerous: the costs mount up when you buy a home. ∎ (of a feeling) become stronger or more intense: his anxiety mounted as messages were left unanswered. 4. [tr.] place or fix (an object) on an elevated support: fluorescent lights are mounted on the ceiling. ∎ fix (an object) in position: the engine is mounted behind the rear seats. ∎ [tr.] place (a gun) on a fixed mounting. ∎ [tr.] set in or attach to a backing or setting: the photographs will be mounted and framed. ∎ [tr.] fix (an object for viewing) on a microscope slide. ∎ [tr.] Comput. make (a disk or disk drive) available for use. • n. 1. a backing or setting on which a photograph, gem, or work of art is set for display. ∎ a glass microscope slide for securing a specimen to be viewed. ∎ Philately a clear plastic or paper sleeve used to display a postage stamp. 2. a support for a gun, camera, or similar piece of equipment. 3. a horse being ridden or that is available for riding: he hung on to his mount's bridle. ∎ an opportunity to ride a horse, esp. as a jockey: the jockey's injuries forced him to give up the coveted mount on Cool Ground. PHRASES: mount guard keep watch, esp. for protection or to prevent escape.DERIVATIVES: mount·a·ble adj. mount·er n. mount2 • n. a mountain or hill (archaic except in place names): Mount Everest. ∎ any of several fleshy prominences on the palm of the hand regarded in palmistry as signifying the degree of influence of a particular planet: mount of Mars. |
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"mount." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "mount." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-mount.html "mount." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-mount.html |
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mount v.
1. (often be mounted) set (someone) on horseback; provide with a horse: she was mounted on a white horse. 2. establish; set up: security forces mounted checkpoints at every key road. 3. grow larger or more numerous: casualties mounted as the siege wore one. 4. place (a gun) on a fixed mounting. n. 1. a support for a gun, camera, or similar piece of equipment. 2. a horse being ridden or that is available for riding: he hung on to his mount's bridle. mount guard keep watch, especially for protection or to prevent escape. mountable adj. mounter n. |
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"mount." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "mount." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-mount.html "mount." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-mount.html |
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mount2 go upwards, ascend, rise XIV; cause to ascend, etc., set in position XVI. — OF. munter, (also mod.) monter :- Rom. *montāre, f. mont- MOUNT1.
Hence mount sb. † amount XIV; mounting XV; fitting, setting; ridden animal XIX. |
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T. F. HOAD. "mount." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "mount." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-mount1.html T. F. HOAD. "mount." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-mount1.html |
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mount1 mountain, hill OE.; † earthwork; † mound. XVI. OE. munt — (reinforced in ME. from (O)F. mont :-) L. mōns, mont-.
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T. F. HOAD. "mount." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "mount." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-mount.html T. F. HOAD. "mount." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-mount.html |
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mount •account, amount, count, fount, miscount, mount, no-account, surmount
•headcount • viscount • paramount
•tantamount
•don't, won't, wont
•anoint, appoint, conjoint, joint, outpoint, point, point-to-point
•standpoint
•cashpoint, flashpoint
•checkpoint • endpoint • breakpoint
•needlepoint • midpoint • pinpoint
•vantage point • knifepoint
•strongpoint • viewpoint • gunpoint
•counterpoint • punt
•affront, blunt, brunt, bunt, confront, cunt, front, Granth, grunt, hunt, mahant, runt, shunt, stunt, up-front
•exeunt • manhunt • headhunt
•witch-hunt • seafront • beachfront
•shopfront
•forefront, storefront
•waterfront
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"mount." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "mount." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-mount.html "mount." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-mount.html |
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