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Synonyms
mound (mound)

[Origin unknown.]

noun 

  1. A pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris heaped for protection or concealment.
  2. A natural elevation, such as a small hill.
  3. A raised mass, as of hay; a heap. See synonyms at heap
  4. Archaeology A large artificial pile of earth or stones often marking a burial site.
  5. Baseball The slightly elevated pitcher's area in the center of the diamond.
  6. Archaic A hedge or fence.

transitive verb: mound·ed, mound·ing, mounds. 

  1. To fortify or conceal with a mound.
  2. To heap into a raised mass.