To attach a file system to an existing directory to make the file system available for use File systems are mounted by the mount command See also unmount
To make a connection between the file structure on one disk and an existing directory hierarchy on another disk Typically, a NetInfo network uses NFS to export a subdirectory tree from one computer onto a subdirectory point on another computer
In lenses, a specific set of pins and cams that couple a particular lens to a particular camera body For photographs, a way of protecting the photograph and giving it a rigid support
A mass of earth, or earth and rock, rising considerably above the common surface of the surrounding land; a mountain; a high hill; used always instead of mountain, when put before a proper name; as, Mount Washington; otherwise, chiefly in poetry
Hence: To put upon anything that sustains and fits for use, as a gun on a carriage, a map or picture on cloth or paper; to prepare for being worn or otherwise used, as a diamond by setting, or a sword blade by adding the hilt, scabbard, etc
If you mount a campaign or event, you organize it and make it take place. a security operation mounted by the army. = organize
Mounting refers to the attachment of a filesystem subtree (that is completely resident on a disk drive) to the currently accessible filesystem tree The mount point, a directory in the currently accessible filesystem (typically an empty directory) becomes synonymous with the root directory of the subtree from the new drive, and the original contents of the mount point becomes invisible and inaccessible until the filesystem is dismounted
If you mount an object on something, you fix it there firmly. Her husband mounts the work on velour paper and makes the frame a specially mounted horse shoe. + -mounted -mounted a wall-mounted electric fan
If something mounts, it increases in intensity. For several hours, tension mounted There was mounting concern in her voice. = rise