MOUNTS

A hill or mountain.

Any of seven fleshy prominences in the palm of the hand, taken to represent the influences of various heavenly bodies.

"the mount of Jupiter"

A bulwark for offence or defence; a mound.

An animal, usually a horse, used to ride on, unlike a draught horse

"The rider climbed onto his mount."

A mounting; an object on which another object is mounted.

"The post is the mount on which the mailbox is installed."

A rider in a cavalry unit or division.

"The General said he has 2,000 mounts."

To get upon; to ascend; to climb.

"to mount stairs"

To place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride.

"The rider mounted his horse."

To cause to mount; to put on horseback; to furnish with animals for riding.