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mound (mound)

n.

1. A pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris heaped for protection or concealment.

2. A natural elevation, such as a small hill.

3. A raised mass, as of hay; a heap. See Synonyms at heap.

4. Archaeology A large artificial pile of earth or stones often marking a burial site.

5. Baseball The slightly elevated pitcher's area in the center of the diamond.

6. Archaic A hedge or fence.

tr.v. mound·ed, mound·ing, mounds

1. To fortify or conceal with a mound.

2. To heap into a raised mass.