mound

verb \ ˈmau̇nd \

Updated on: 16 May 2018

Definition of mound

transitive verb

1 archaic : to enclose or fortify with a fence or a ridge of earth

2 : to form into a mound

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Examples of mound in a Sentence

He mounded the food onto his plate.
a desk mounded with books and papers

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Use a mix of 50 percent peat moss and 50 percent pine bark mulch to mound around the root balls.

— tim johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Growing azaleas and rhododendrons is tricky. Choosing the right cultivar can help.," 1 May 2018
After this season, Gracia will leave behind fielding ground balls and throwing to first base and stick solely to mound duties at Franklin Pierce.

— matt case, BostonGlobe.com, "Wilmington’s dynamic duo will continue together in college," 27 Apr. 2018
The practice started sometime in the neolithic period (roughly 6,000-8,000 years ago) with simple stone mounds the size of a kitchen table.

— julia kate clark, Smithsonian, "As Mongolia Melts, Looters Close In On Priceless Artifacts," 11 Apr. 2018
Heat grill: Prepare and preheat your lump charcoal grill for indirect cooking, with one hot side where the charcoal is mounded, and one hold (unheated) side without charcoal underneath.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Grilled Walleye Wrapped in Corn Husks from Michael Symon (recipe)," 11 Apr. 2018
Austin slammed his bat to the ground and headed to the pitchers mound to go after Kelly.

— charlotte carroll, SI.com, "Watch: Red Sox, Yankees Get Into Benches-Clearing Brawl After Joe Kelly Hits Tyler Austin," 11 Apr. 2018
At the start of the seventh, Gilbert, who has struggled as the Tigers' game two pitcher during SEC weekend series, was sent to mound in relief.

— ron higgins, NOLA.com, "Four LSU pitchers combine for a 2-hit shutout of Louisiana Tech," 10 Apr. 2018
Like the three Diamondbacks relievers before him and the one after, Bradley chose not to ride the team’s new bullpen cart to mound.

— nick piecoro, azcentral, "Diamondbacks follow familiar script in Opening Day victory," 30 Mar. 2018
Place 3 stalks of broccolini and 4 or 5 zucchini matchsticks and place perpendicularly, mounded up and all facing the same direction in the center.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Tomato-braised Broccolini-stuffed Beef Rolls," 27 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of mound

origin unknown

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First Known Use: 1515

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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mound Synonyms

mound

noun, often attributive

Definition of mound

1 archaic : hedge, fence

2 a (1) : an artificial bank or hill of earth or stones; especially : one constructed over a burial or ceremonial site

(2) : the slightly elevated ground on which a baseball pitcher stands

b : a rounded hill or natural formation

3 a : heap, pile

mounds of work

b : a small rounded mass

a mound of mashed potatoes

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Examples of mound in a Sentence

the burial mounds of an ancient people
a mound of dirty laundry
a mound of mashed potatoes

Recent Examples of mound from the Web

One night after UCSD starter Mitch Hickey issued nine walks in three innings of work, Tritons teammate Preston Mott took the mound and walked five batters over 3 2/3 innings.

— kirk kenney, sandiegouniontribune.com, "UC San Diego in driver's seat of CCAA Tournament after 5-2 win over Chico State," 10 May 2018
The seven-time Japanese batting champion has created curiosity and coverage unseen since Japan's Hideo Nomo took the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1995.

— mac engel, star-telegram, "A favorite: The time the rookie Ichiro talked to me 1-on-1 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 4 May 2018
Dave Roberts stood on the lip of the mound at Chase Field and rubbed a baseball with his hands.

— andy mccullough, latimes.com, "Dodgers' bullpen follows the same script and lets the Diamondbacks steal one in 4-3 loss," 2 May 2018
By the end of the hugging, the parade of students had tamped down enough mulch so the redbud sat on top of a mound of much like a cherry on a sundae.

— bill leukhardt, courant.com, "Wethersfield School Remembers First Grader Who Died Of Cancer," 27 Apr. 2018
Under Corral’s direction, Michael Plassmeyer, the team’s ace, now positions himself more toward the left side of the mound.

— aaron reiss, kansascity, "A longtime SEC coach is helping Mizzou's pitching staff be among the country's best | The Kansas City Star," 20 Apr. 2018
The next batter, Miguel Cabrera, tapped a ball to the left of the mound that Beckham couldn't barehand to load the bases.

— jon meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Alex Cobb chased in fourth inning again as Orioles lose sixth straight, 13-8, for sweep in Detroit," 19 Apr. 2018
No matter what the conditions are outside, Chesterton has the advantage when Austin Peterson takes the mound.

— mike hutton, Post-Tribune, "Austin's powers: Purdue recruit Austin Peterson strikes out 14 as Chesterton stymies Valparaiso," 18 Apr. 2018
Arenado ran toward the mound and threw off his batting helmet.

— michael katz, idahostatesman, "Punches thrown and benches cleared in Padres-Rockies game at Coors Field | Idaho Statesman," 11 Apr. 2018

Origin and Etymology of mound

origin unknown

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: circa 1500

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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mound Synonyms

Synonyms

altitude(s), elevation, eminence, height, highland, hill, hump, prominence, rise, upland;

Antonyms

lowland;

Near Antonyms

dale, dell, depression, dingle, glen, hollow, vale, valley;

basin, bottom, bottomland, fen, flat, floodplain, plain, tidewater;

Related Words

alp, mount, mountain, peak;

butte, mesa, plateau, table, tableland;

bluff, cliff, crag, precipice, steep, tor;

ridge, sierra;

dome, sugarloaf;

foothill, hillock, hummock, knob, knoll;

MOUND Defined for English Language Learners

mound

verb

Definition of mound for English Language Learners

: to make a pile with or of (something)
: to cover (something) with a pile of something

mound

noun

Definition of mound for English Language Learners

: a small hill or pile of dirt or stones
: the slightly raised area of ground on which a baseball pitcher stands
: a heap or pile of something

MOUND Defined for Kids

mound

noun \ ˈmau̇nd \

Definition of mound for Students

1 : a small hill or heap of dirt or stones

2 : ¹heap 1, pile

a mound of dirty laundry

3 : the slightly raised ground on which a baseball pitcher stands

mound

verb

Definition of mound for Students

mounded; mounding

: to make a pile or heap of

Snow was mounded on both sides of the road.

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