A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill.Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.he highest mountains above sea level are generally not the highest above the surrounding terrain. There is no precise definition of surrounding base, but Denali, Mount Kilimanjaro and Nanga Parbat are possible candidates for the tallest mountain on land by this measure.
Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: 1  function, office, part, role(noun) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. 2  character, role, theatrical role, part, persona(noun) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play. 3  function, purpose, role, use(noun) what something is used for.
All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent - known as âparental responsibilityâ. If you have parental responsibility, your most important roles are to: provide a home for the child; protect and maintain the child If you have parental responsibility for a child you donât live with, you donât necessarily have a right to contact with them - but the other parent still needs to keep you updated about their well-being and progress. Youâre also responsible for: disciplining the child. choosing and providing for the childâs education.