Mount 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 10 with synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS students in real context
/maʊnt/ (noun & verb)
Verb: get up on something, ascend, get onto something for ride, get higher, increase, swell, go up, climb, get onto something higher, clamber on, straddle – to start an activity or event, prepare and organize, set up, arrange, launch
Noun: the abbreviation of mountain, base, stand, pedestal, steed, horse, mule
You can, and should be able to get on from the ground, but a mounting block makes it easier for you, is better for your saddle and is easier on your horse’s back.. A mounting block does make the whole process easier. Make sure whatever you use is sturdy and safe. Rickety fence rails, old chairs and thin plastic buckets can be hazardous when used as a mounting block.
In a pinch, if you don’t have a mounting block, your horse is tall and your legs are short you can drop the stirrup a few holes so that you can reach it with your toe, or you can use a stirrup extender. Don’t forget to re-adjust the stirrup leather to the proper length once mounted.
It is traditional to mount a horse from the near side. But you should be able to mount from the off side as well.
Source: https://www.thesprucepets.com/
Antonyms: descend, decrease, dismount
Noun: mounter
Adjective: mountable
