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As a noun, mountain means 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.
Meanings of mountain
8 meaningsnoun
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.
“Everest is the highest mountain in the world.”
“We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains.”
Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap.
“He was a real mountain of a man, standing seven feet tall.”
“There's still a mountain of work to do.”
figurativelyA difficult task or challenge.
now historicalWine from Malaga made from grapes that grow on a mountain.
slangA woman's large breast.
cartomancyThe twenty-first Lenormand card.
A land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Similar: mount
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).