Word: MOUNT
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Definition of MOUNT
- 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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "mount" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "mount" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MOUNT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MOUNT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MOUNT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MOUNT:
- # the mount effect
- # master of mount
- # playing with mount
- # in terms of mount
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