First Known Use: 1515
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1mound
verb \ˈmau̇nd\
: to make a pile with or of (something)
: to cover (something) with a pile of something
Full 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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Origin of MOUND
origin unknown
2mound
noun, often attributive
: 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
Full Definition of MOUND
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
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Origin of MOUND
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First Known Use: 1551
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1mound
noun \ˈmau̇nd\
Definition of MOUND for Kids
1
: a small hill or heap of dirt or stones
3
: the slightly raised ground on which a baseball pitcher stands
2mound
verb
mound·edmound·ing
Definition of MOUND for Kids
: to make a pile or heap of <Snow was mounded on both sides of the road.>
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