mound
/mˈaʊnd/
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Definitions
Noun
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
Noun
a small natural hill
Noun
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
Noun
structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind"
Noun
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"
Verb
form into a rounded elevation; "mound earth"
Synonyms
agglomerate
cumulation
cumulus
hammock
heap
hill
hillock
hummock
knoll
pile
pitcher
pitcher''s mound
More General Terms
accumulation
aggregation
assemblage
baseball equipment
collection
construction
forge
form
hill
mold
mould
position
shape
structure
work