mound

/maʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A rounded mass of earth or other material, typically artificial and raised above the surrounding terrain.

“The children played on the grassy mound in the park.”

2. noun

A heap or pile of something, especially food.

“She served the mound of mashed potatoes on her plate.”

3. verb

To pile or heap something up.

“The workers mounded the sand to create a barrier.”

4. verb

To raise or build something into a mound or heap.

“The archaeologists mounded the artifacts to create a display.”

Synonyms

  • bank
  • heap
  • hump
  • pile

Antonyms

  • depression
  • dip