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mound

/mˈaʊnd/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
  2. a small natural hill
  3. a collection of objects laid on top of each other
  4. structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
    “they built small mounds to hide behind”
  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”

verb

  1. form into a rounded elevation
    “mound earth”

Synonyms for mound

Words that rhyme with mound

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