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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

  • (..) We have till dawn, then we must ride. The horses are restless... ...and the men are quiet. They grow nervous in the shadow of the mountain. That road there... ...where does that lead? It is the road to the Dimholt, the door under the mountain. None who venture there ever return. That mountain is evil. Hold! Aragorn. Let's find some food. There. A true esquire of Rohan. (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King