intransitive. Of a thing: to move or be carried or supported, esp. lightly or swiftly, as if on horseback.

intransitive. With on, upon. Of a material thing: to lie or be supported on; to be found or situated on top of.

intransitive. To support one's weight upon (the backside, haunches, tail, etc.).

intransitive. To rest on or upon a support (literal and figurative). Obsolete.

intransitive (for reflexive). to stay on, upon. To lean upon, support oneself by (a staff, etc.). Of a thing: To rest upon, be supported by.

intransitive. To support one's weight on (the backside, haunches, etc.).

transitive. With a thing as object: To place in a ‘seat’ or situation. (rare exc. passive as in 5.) To set or secure in its proper place; to fix in…

figurative. intransitive. To be based or grounded. Frequently with on or upon. Also occasionally literal. Obsolete.

Nautical and Mechanics. Of a mast or other upright: To be fixed in its step. Of other parts: To be fixed or jointed in or into (a groove, etc.)…

intransitive. Shipbuilding. Of a timber: to rest with the heel or lower end on (also upon, against) something.

intransitive. To rest on, to lie on for support. Also with down.