Mountain

Word MOUNTAIN
Character 8
Hyphenation moun tain
Pronunciations /ˈmaʊntɪn/

Definitions and meanings of "Mountain"

What do we mean by mountain?

A natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass, generally steep sides, and a height greater than that of a hill. noun

A large heap. noun

A huge quantity. noun

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly above the surrounding or adjacent region. noun

Something resembling a mountain in being large; something of extraordinary magnitude; a great heap: as, a mountain of rubbish. noun

A wine made from grapes grown on high ground. See II., 2. noun

Of or pertaining to mountains; found on mountains; growing or living on a mountain: as, mountain air; mountain pines; mountain goats.

Produced from vines growing on the slopes of a mountain, a hill, or any high ground: as, mountain wine.

Like a mountain in size; vast; mighty.

A large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land; earth and rock forming an isolated peak or a ridge; an eminence higher than a hill; a mount. noun

A range, chain, or group of such elevations. noun

A mountainlike mass; something of great bulk; a large quantity. noun

A popular name given in 1793 to a party of extreme Jacobins in the National Convention, who occupied the highest rows of seats. noun

Of or pertaining to a mountain or mountains; growing or living on a mountain; found on or peculiar to mountains; among mountains adjective

Like a mountain; mountainous; vast; very great. adjective

The goral. adjective

An ornamental tree, the Pyrus Americana (or Sorbus Americana), producing beautiful bunches of red berries. Its leaves are pinnate, and its flowers white, growing in fragrant clusters. The European species is the Pyrus aucuparia, or rowan tree. adjective

A portable barometer, adapted for safe transportation, used in measuring the heights of mountains. adjective

The sewellel. adjective

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap.

Of, belonging to, relating to, or found on a mountain; like a mountain in size; (of living things) growing or living on a mountain.

A difficult task or challenge.

A woman's large breast.

The twenty-first Lenormand card.

Wine made from grapes that grow on a mountain.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Mountain

The word "mountain" in example sentences

It is a mountain seen; it is called a _great mountain_; under this are comprehended all impediments and difficulties impeding the building; all being taken together make up ❋ Various (1876)

The hiker who was on his way to the top of the mountain asked � Do you know the way to the path that will lead me to the top of the mountain� the hiker who was returning from the top said �simply make every step that you take go towards the direction of the mountain top and you will get there�. ❋ Unknown (2009)

You have -- you have probably heard us use the term mountain bumps a lot lately -- a lot lately. ❋ Unknown (2007)

There can, I believe, be no doubt as to the influence of transforming elements upon the developments of the surface features of the Earth; and, if I am right, this source of thermal energy is mainly responsible for that local accumulation of wrinkling which we term mountain chains. ❋ John Joly (1895)

Matthew, thought it necessary, when noticing the fact of Jesus descending the mountain, to define the term mountain by declaring it to be "a very elevated place;" and, when discoursing on Jesus stretching forth his hand and touching the leper, to affirm that "the hand is one of the members of the body." ❋ Unknown (1868)

Heli-hiking and heli-camping give the phrase "mountain getaway" an entirely new meaning. ❋ Unknown (2011)

When turning back the north view towards the mountain is as well enhanced with the widening view due to the fan-shape of the tilting wooden wall, being a mediator between the northern and southern landscape characteristic. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Environmentalists say the mountain is a threat to marine life and coastal ecosystems. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Where a hill becomes a mountain is our concept and ours alone. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The only light in his little cave under the mountain is the luminescent blue screen that glows on his wrinkled face. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Moreover, portering equipment up the mountain is about 95% of multi-stage expedition climbing, which consists of planting camps in relays higher and higher up the mountain, with the more expendable members of the party doing the heavy lifting, while the leader tries to arrange the workload so his best climbers just have to get themselves up the mountain, in order to be rested for the summit dash. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Yucca mountain is the most studied piece of geology on the planet. ❋ Unknown (2008)

FERRE: Recently, a woman passing by the back of an H&M store noticed what she called a mountain of bags filled with the store's garments, all of them slashed, like an angry person took a box cutter to them. ❋ Unknown (2010)

FERRE: Recently a woman passing by the back of an H&M Store noticed what she called a mountain of bags filled with the store's garments, all of them slashed like an angry person took a box cutter to them. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Yucca mountain is a plan that is under development and has been for a number of years. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Lugging the carcass down off a mountain is a real drag … play on words … … while carrying a rifle and your gear. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Cross Reference for Mountain

What does mountain mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews
App Name Developer
Google App Reviews Google LLC
McDonald's App Reviews McDonald's USA
Telegram Messenger App Reviews Telegram FZ-LLC
SHEIN - Shopping Online App Reviews ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.
CapCut - Video Editor App Reviews Bytedance Pte. Ltd