Definition of 'mound'

Noun

1. (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
      Synonyms: hill pitcher's mound
2. a small natural hill
      Synonyms: knoll hillock hummock hammock
3. a collection of objects laid on top of each other
      Synonyms: pile heap agglomerate cumulation cumulus
4. structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind"
      Synonyms: hill
5. the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit; "he has played every position except pitcher"; "they have a southpaw on the mound"
      Synonyms: pitcher

Verb

1. form into a rounded elevation; "mound earth"

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