nounπShareAn artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense"The construction crew built a small mound of dirt to support the new flagpole. "geologyenvironmentgeographyarchaeologymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll."The children played hide-and-seek behind the small mound of dirt in the backyard. "geologygeographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareElevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch."The baseball pitcher stepped onto the mound, ready to throw the next pitch. "sportpositionareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross."The emperor's magnificent mound, encircled by gold bands and sparkling jewels, was a symbol of his power. "royalgovernmenthistoryheraldrytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mons veneris."She adjusted her swimsuit, self-conscious about the slight mound visible beneath it. "anatomybodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(measurement) A hand."The farmer measured the seed with a mound, about a hand's width. "bodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA protection; restraint; curb."The baseball mound gave the pitcher a slight advantage, a mound against which the batter had to compete. "wayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helmet."The knight placed the heavy steel mound on his head before entering the arena. "wearmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMight; size."The mound of dirty laundry in my son's room showed the magnitude of his neglect. "geologymassenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fortify with a mound; add a barrier, rampart, etc. to."The workers will mound earth around the base of the building to prevent flooding during the rainy season. "militaryarchitectureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force or pile into a mound or mounds."He mounded up his mashed potatoes so they left more space on the plate for the meat."actionprocessnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
