Definitions

1. noun

a hill or mound, especially one formed by glacial erosion

“The village was situated on the top of a hough overlooking the valley below.”

2. noun

a hill or ridge, especially one formed by a glacier

“The hough was a challenging terrain to cross on the hike.”

3. verb

to throw or beat (something) violently, especially a ball in a game

“She houghed the tennis ball across the court, catching her opponent off guard.”