mtn

Noun

mountain (countable and uncountable, plural mountains)

1. (countable) 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.

   Synonyms:

   mount

2. (countable) 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.
3. (figuratively) A difficult task or challenge.
   • Five minutes into the game the Black Cats were facing a mountain, partly because of West Brom's newly-found ruthlessness in front of goal but also as a result of the home side's defensive generosity.2011 October 1, Phil Dawkes, “Sunderland 2 - 2 West Brom”, in BBC Sport
4. (historical, uncountable) Wine from Malaga made from grapes that grow on a mountain.
   • Called on Courtenay, with whom I walked to Hampstead Heath, and got into excellent spirits, enjoying fine fresh air; then dined with him tête-a-tête on mutton broth and mackerel and drank mountain and old port moderately.1785-1789, James Boswell, The English Experiment (diaries)

   Synonyms:

   barrow, berg, berry, pike

5. (countable, slang) A woman's large breast.
6. The twenty-first Lenormand card.

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