mound
mound Lexical Profile
mound Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A raised mass of earth, dirt, sand, or rocks, whether natural or artificially constructed.
"The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient burial mound to discover artifacts."
A large pile, heap, or accumulation of objects, materials, or substances.
"She stared in dismay at the massive mound of paperwork left on her desk."
The slightly elevated area of dirt in the center of a baseball infield from which the pitcher throws the ball.
"The manager walked out to the mound to consult with his struggling pitcher."
• verb
To heap up into a raised mass or pile.
"The chef expertly mounded the mashed potatoes on the plate before adding the gravy."
To enclose, border, or fortify with an embankment of earth.
"They mounded the perimeter of the garden to protect the delicate plants from flooding."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Early 16th century (originally meaning a boundary or hedge): of unknown origin, possibly related to Old English 'mund' (protection). The sense shifted to 'heap of earth' in the early 18th century.
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