v.
Pronunciation: s ə r- ' mau ̇ nt
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French surmunter, from sur- + munter to mount
Date: 14th century
1 obsolete : to surpass in quality or attainment : EXCEL
2 : to prevail over : OVERCOME < surmount an obstacle>
3 : to get to the top of : CLIMB
4 : to stand or lie at the top of
– sur · mount · able \ - ' mau ̇ n-t ə -b ə l \ adjective