noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn,ˈmaʊn.tɪn,ˈmaʊn.tən/
a) A large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains.
Theres still a mountain of work to do.
b) A large amount.
See Also: mount
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