mountain

UK /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ US /ˈmaʊn.t(ə)n/
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1

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.

We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains.

2

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.

There's still a mountain of work to do.

3

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.

4

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.

5

A woman's large breast.

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noun

1

A steam locomotive of the 4-8-2 wheel arrangement.

Western Pacific wisely devoted its design energies to the articulateds which produced most of its gross, left the 4-6-0's that came with the road plus a few secondhand Florida East Coast Mountains for its sparse passenger service.

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