mount

(noun) a lightweight horse kept for riding only. Synonyms: saddle horse, riding horse.

(noun) the act of climbing something. Synonyms: climb. Examples: "It was a difficult climb to the top."

(noun) a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill. Synonyms: mountain.

(noun) a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place. Synonyms: setting. Examples: "The diamond was in a plain gold mount."

(noun) something forming a back that is added for strengthening. Synonyms: backing.

(verb) attach to a support. Examples: "They mounted the aerator on a floating."

(verb) go up or advance. Synonyms: wax, climb, rise. Examples: "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered."

(verb) fix onto a backing, setting, or support. Examples: "Mount slides for macroscopic analysis."

(verb) put up or launch. Examples: "Mount a campaign against pornography."

(verb) get up on the back of. Synonyms: hop on, mount up, get on, jump on, climb on, bestride. Examples: "Mount a horse."

(verb) go upward with gradual or continuous progress. Synonyms: climb, climb up, go up. Examples: "Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?."

(verb) prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance. Synonyms: put on. Examples: "Mount a theater production." "Mount an attack." "Mount a play."

(verb) copulate with. Synonyms: ride. Examples: "The bull was riding the cow."