mounts

We have found lemma(root) word of mounts : mount.

Definitions


[maʊnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface)
(e.g: he mounted the steps)

- organize and initiate (a campaign or other course of action)
(e.g: the company had successfully mounted takeover bids)

- grow larger or more numerous
(e.g: the costs mount up when you buy a home)

- place or fix (an object) on a support
(e.g: fluorescent lights are mounted on the ceiling)


Phrases:
- mount guard

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French munter, based on Latin mons, mont- ‘mountain’


[maʊnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a backing or setting on which a photograph, gem, or work of art is set for display
(e.g: a decorated photograph mount)

- a support for a gun, camera, or similar piece of equipment
(e.g: heavy cannon were torn from their mounts)

- a horse that is ridden or is available for riding
(e.g: he hung on to his mount's bridle)


Phrases:
- mount guard

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French munter, based on Latin mons, mont- ‘mountain’


[maʊnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a mountain or hill (archaic except in place names)
(e.g: Mount Etna)

- any of several fleshy prominences on the palm of the hand regarded in palmistry as signifying the degree of influence of a particular planet
(e.g: the mount of Mars)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English munt, from Latin mons, mont- ‘mountain’, reinforced in Middle English by Old French mont




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