mounts

Climbs up onto

Mounts is the plural of mount—things you climb onto or attach things to.

A mount can be a horse or other animal for riding, a backing or frame for displaying something photo mounts, or a mountain (archaic or in place names).

The verb mount means to climb up, get on, or increase: Pressure mounts as the deadline approaches.

To mount an attack or campaign is to launch it.

To mount something is also to attach it to a support: He mounted the TV on the wall.

attach

secure

Protected from harm

fastenFix securely in position
affixWord-part modifier
boltThreaded rod for nuts

screw · bracket · fixture · hardware · flange · install · anchor · clamp · brace · support

equestrian

saddle

Mounted rider's seat

bridleEquine control harness
stirrupsSaddle-hung foot supports
gallopSwiftest quadruped gait

canter · trot · horseback · steed · stallion · mare · gelding · filly · colt · pony

display

frame

Supporting outer structure

plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
taxidermyPreserving animal skins lifelike
trophyAward for winning

specimen · pedestal · plinth · wall · backing · matting · exhibit · showcase · installation · arrangement

climbing

summit

Peak or diplomatic gathering

peakUtmost height attained
ascendMove upward
alpinismHigh-altitude peak climbing

expedition · belay · carabiner · rope · harness · crag · rockface · pinnacle · crevasse · ridge

accumulate

pile

Accumulated mass of objects

stackItems piled vertically
growIncrease in size
increaseGrowth in amount

accumulate · build · tally · accrue · escalate · compound · multiply · surge · swell · amass

mounts

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saddle

frame

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