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mountain

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does mountain mean?

noun

A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually over 300 meters (1,000 feet).

Example

"The mountain climbers faced a challenging ascent up the steep slope."

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