mound - Meaning in Sanskrit

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mound - Meaning in Sanskrit

mound Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of mound in English

mound noun

1. the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit

   Synonyms

   pitcher, pitcher

   Examples

   • "he has played every position except pitcher"
   • "they have a southpaw on the mound"
2. structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones

   Synonyms

   hill, hill

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   Example

   • "they built small mounds to hide behind"
3. (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

   Synonyms

   hill, hill, pitcher's mound

4. a collection of objects laid on top of each other

   Synonyms

   agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus, heap, heap, pile

5. a small natural hill

   Synonyms

   hammock, hammock, hillock, hummock, knoll, knoll

mound verb

1. form into a rounded elevation

   Example

   • "mound earth"

Synonyms of mound

• pitcher
• hill
• hill, pitcher's mound
• agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus, heap, pile
• hammock, hillock, hummock, knoll

Description

A mound is a heaped pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris. Most commonly, mounds are earthen formations such as hills and mountains, particularly if they appear artificial. A mound may be any rounded area of topographically higher elevation on any surface. Artificial mounds have been created for a variety of reasons throughout history, including habitation, ceremonial, burial (tumulus), and commemorative purposes.

Also see "Mound" on Wikipedia

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