Meaning & Definition of Mound in English
English⟶
Mound
/maʊnd/
noun
1. (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
synonym:
- mound,
- hill,
- pitcher's mound
2. A small natural hill
synonym:
- knoll,
- mound,
- hillock,
- hummock,
- hammock
3. A collection of objects laid on top of each other
synonym:
- pile,
- heap,
- mound,
- agglomerate,
- cumulation,
- cumulus
4. Structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
- "They built small mounds to hide behind"
synonym:
- mound,
- 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"
synonym:
- pitcher,
- mound
verb
1. Form into a rounded elevation
- "Mound earth"
synonym:
- mound
Examples of using
The Takamatuzuka burial mound is located in Nara prefecture, Asukamura.