Mount

Animal or vehicle used for riding or carrying.

riding animal beast of burden

A mount refers to an animal or vehicle used for riding or carrying people and goods, especially in historical contexts such as horseback riding or camel transport.

From Old English munt, from Proto-West Germanic *munt*, of uncertain origin.

A mount is something you can ride, like a horse or even a vehicle!

The word 'mount' comes from the Old French word 'monter', meaning 'to ascend'
Historically, mounts were essential for transportation and warfare
Some cultures have elaborate traditions surrounding the training and use of mounts

What is a mount? An animal or vehicle used for riding or carrying
Can people use mounts? Yes, people often ride horses as mounts
What other things can be a mount? Vehicles like bicycles or motorcycles can also be mounts

steed beast animal

animal vehicle

horse camel donkey

army transport

domesticated historical concept transportation vehicle