n.

1. a lightweight horse kept for riding only;
   saddle horse, riding horse
2. the act of climbing something;
   climb
   
   • it was a difficult climb to the top
3. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill;
   mountain
4. a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place;
   setting
   
   • the diamond was in a plain gold mount
5. something forming a back that is added for strengthening;
   backing

v.

1. attach to a support
   
   • They mounted the aerator on a floating
2. go up or advance;
   wax, climb, rise
   
   • Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
3. fix onto a backing, setting, or support
   
   • mount slides for macroscopic analysis
4. put up or launch
   
   • mount a campaign against pornography
5. get on the back of;
   hop on, mount up, get on, jump on, climb on, bestride
   
   • mount a horse
6. go upward with gradual or continuous progress;
   climb, climb up, go up
   
   • Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?
7. prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance;
   put on
   
   • mount a theater production
   • mount an attack
   • mount a play
8. copulate with;
   ride
   
   • The bull was riding the cow