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Definition of Mountain
1. Noun. A land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill.
Specialized synonyms: Black Hills
Specialized synonyms: Alp, Ben, Seamount, Volcano
Terms within: Mountain Peak, Mountainside, Versant
Generic synonyms: Elevation, Natural Elevation
Derivative terms: Mountaineer, Mountainous, Mountainous
2. Noun. (often followed by 'of') a large number or amount or extent. "A wad of money"
Generic synonyms: Large Indefinite Amount, Large Indefinite Quantity
Specialized synonyms: Deluge, Flood, Inundation, Torrent, Haymow
Derivative terms: Heap, Heap, Pile, Plenteous, Wad
Definition of Mountain
1. n. 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.
2. a. Of or pertaining to a mountain or mountains; growing or living on a mountain; found on or peculiar to mountains; among mountains; as, a mountain torrent; mountain pines; mountain goats; mountain air; mountain howitzer.
Definition of Mountain
1. Noun. A large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains. ¹
2. Noun. A large amount. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively) A difficult task or challenge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mountain
1. a large, natural elevation of the earth's surface [n -S]
Medical Definition of Mountain
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1. Of or pertaining to a mountain or mountains; growing or living on a mountain; found on or peculiar to mountains; among mountains; as, a mountain torrent; mountain pines; mountain goats; mountain air; mountain howitzer.
2. Like a mountain; mountainous; vast; very great. "The high, the mountain majesty of worth.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mountain
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