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mountain

Definition

  • noun: an area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill
  • noun: a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
  • synonyms: mount, mountainous, vast

Examples

  • She thought that he was 'making a mountain out of a molehill' by complaining about the placement of the silverware.

  • The climbers finally 'made it' to the top of the mountain.

  • a 'mountain' man [=a man who lives in the mountains]

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Dramamine keeps you cool? No, Dramamine keeps you from throwing up. You get sick when you fly. I get sick when I fly because I'm afraid of crashing into a large mountain. I don't think Dramamine will help. I got some oregano. I hear that works pretty good. You know, Ross said the strangest thing (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men