mound meaning and definition

MOUND noun

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: hammock, hillock, hummock, knoll
3. a collection of objects laid on top of each other
   • synonyms: agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus, heap, pile
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

MOUND verb

Definition of mound (verb)

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