mound

/mˈa‍ʊnd/

/ˈmaʊnd/

Mound

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

synonyms : hill

a small natural hill

synonyms : hammock

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

synonyms : pitcher

structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones

synonyms : hill

to mound

MAIN VERB

form into a rounded elevation

Examples

1. Termite mounds have the same problem.

2. Termite mounds have long fascinated scientists.

3. - Mound it.

4. Working off the pitcher's mound.