SURMOUNT


Meaning of SURMOUNT in English

v.tr. 1 overcome or get over (a difficulty or obstacle). 2 (usu. in passive) cap or crown (peaks surmounted with snow). surmountable adj.

[ ME f. OF surmonter (as SUR-(1), MOUNT(1)) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.