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mound
1[mound]
noun
a natural elevation of earth; a hillock or knoll.
an artificial elevation of earth, as for a defense work or a dam or barrier; an embankment.
a heap or raised mass.
a mound of papers;
a mound of hay.
Baseball.the slightly raised ground from which the pitcher delivers the ball.
an elevation formed of earth, sand, stones, etc., especially over a grave or ruins.
a tumulus or other raised work of earth dating from a prehistoric or long-past period.
verb (used with object)
to form into a mound; heap up.
to furnish with a mound of earth, as for a defense.
mound
2[mound]
noun
a globe topped with a cross that symbolizes power and constitutes part of the regalia of an English sovereign.
mound
1/ ʊԻ /
noun
a raised mass of earth, debris, etc
any heap or pile
a mound of washing
a small natural hill
archaeol another word for barrow 2
an artificial ridge of earth, stone, etc, as used for defence
verb
(often foll by up) to gather into a mound; heap
(tr) to cover or surround with a mound
to mound a grave
mound
2/ ʊԻ /
noun
heraldry a rare word for orb
Other 51Թ Forms
- unmounded adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mound1
Origin of mound2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mound1
Origin of mound2
Example Sentences
His pitching mechanics became more consistent, generating the kind of power and accuracy to cause people to repeatedly use the word “special” in describing him on the mound.
By the time Kershaw returned to the mound, the Dodgers had surged ahead.
But for now, Roberts has already confirmed that “the next time he’s on the mound, it will be as a starter.”
Roberts elected to send opener Ben Casparius back to the mound to pitch a fourth inning on Wednesday rather than replace him with Jack Dreyer, whom Roberts has grown to trust.
“The next time he’s on the mound, it will be as a starter.”
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