noun🔗ShareButte, monticule, talusAn 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. "L'équipe de construction a construit un petit monticule de terre pour soutenir le nouveau mât.geologyenvironmentgeographyarchaeologymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareButte, monticuleA 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. "Les enfants jouaient à cache-cache derrière le petit monticule de terre dans le jardin.geologygeographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareButte, monticuleElevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch."The baseball pitcher stepped onto the mound, ready to throw the next pitch. "Le lanceur de baseball est monté sur la butte, prêt à lancer la prochaine balle.sportpositionareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlobe impérialA 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. "Le magnifique globe impérial de l'empereur, entouré de bandes d'or et de joyaux étincelants, était un symbole de son pouvoir.royalgovernmenthistoryheraldrytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMont de VénusThe mons veneris."She adjusted her swimsuit, self-conscious about the slight mound visible beneath it. "Elle a ajusté son maillot de bain, gênée par le léger mont de Vénus visible en dessous.anatomybodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTas, monticule(measurement) A hand."The farmer measured the seed with a mound, about a hand's width. "L'agriculteur a mesuré les graines avec un tas, environ la largeur d'une main.bodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProtection, retenue, digueA protection; restraint; curb."The baseball mound gave the pitcher a slight advantage, a mound against which the batter had to compete. "Le monticule de baseball donnait au lanceur un léger avantage, une protection contre laquelle le frappeur devait rivaliser.wayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCasqueA helmet."The knight placed the heavy steel mound on his head before entering the arena. "Le chevalier a placé le lourd casque d'acier sur sa tête avant d'entrer dans l'arène.wearmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePuissance, tailleMight; size."The mound of dirty laundry in my son's room showed the magnitude of his neglect. "Le tas de linge sale dans la chambre de mon fils montrait la taille de sa négligence.geologymassenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemblayer, fortifier avec une levée de terreTo 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. "Les ouvriers vont remblayer la base du bâtiment pour prévenir les inondations pendant la saison des pluies.militaryarchitectureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmasser, entasserTo 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."Il a amassé sa purée de pommes de terre pour laisser plus de place sur l'assiette pour la viande.actionprocessnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
