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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

  • (..) Wow. Wow. And they say we're running out of room for our garbage. (shudders) NED: ♪ Go tell it on the mountain ♪ ♪ Over the hills and everywhere ♪ ♪ Go tell it on the mountain ♪ ♪ That Jesus Christ is born ♪ ♪ Born, born, born, born ♪ ♪ Go tell it on the mountain ♪ Octopus. Octopus. Oct-ar-pus. A vacation with Flanders? That's like telling you a bedtime story without a beer. (..)
    2016 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Fland Canyon Season: 27 Episode 19