Main Entry: sur·mount

Pronunciation: \sər-ˈmau̇nt\

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 \-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl\ adjective