English dictionary
mound
nounPronunciation
maʊnd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
noun
- structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
noun
- (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
noun
- a collection of objects laid on top of each other
noun
- a small natural hill
verb
- form into a rounded elevation
Example sentences
he has played every position except pitcher
they have a southpaw on the mound
they built small mounds to hide behind
mound earth