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Synonyms of mound

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Another word for mound is rampart. Other synonyms of mound are bulwark, earthen mound, pitcher's mound, globus cruciger and globe.

Synonyms and similar words for mound

nounAn artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense.

  • bulwark
  • rampartA defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones...

nounA natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock...

  • earthen moundA type of mound; a natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or...

nounAn elevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch.

  • pitcher's moundThe mound marking where a pitcher is to stand when pitching.

nounA ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with...

  • globus crucigerA globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.
  • globe
  • orbA globus cruciger; a ceremonial sphere used to represent royal or imperial power.

verbTo fortify with a mound; add a barrier, rampart, etc. to.

  • bankTo raise a mound or dike about; to enclose, defend, or fortify with a bank; to embank.
  • bank upTo press a mound of something against something else.

verbTo force or pile into a mound or mounds.

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Meaning of mound

  1. noun An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense.
  2. noun A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.
  3. noun An elevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch.

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Questions about synonyms of mound

What is another word for mound?
Mound has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rampart, bulwark, earthen mound, pitcher's mound, globus cruciger, globe, orb and bank.
What does mound mean?
Mound means an artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense.

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