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mound

(m/AU/nd )

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a small natural hill(noun.object)

Synonym:
hammock, hillock, hummock, knoll

source: wordnet30
a collection of objects laid on top of each other(noun.group)

Synonym:
agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus, heap, pile

source: wordnet30
structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones(noun.artifact)

Example:
They built small mounds to hide behind.

Synonym:
hill

source: wordnet30
the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit(noun.act)

Example:
They have a southpaw on the mound.

Synonym:
pitcher

source: wordnet30
A ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross; -- called also globe.(noun)

source: webster1913
An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embarkment thrown up for defense; a bulwark; a rampart; also, a natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.(noun)

source: webster1913

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