mound

/maʊnd/

noun

1
An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense
2
A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.
3
Elevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch.
4
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.
5
The mons veneris.
6
(measurement) A hand.
7
A protection; restraint; curb.
8
A helmet.
9
Might; size.

1
To fortify with a mound; add a barrier, rampart, etc. to.
2
To force or pile into a mound or mounds.
“He mounded up his mashed potatoes so they left more space on the plate for the meat.”

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