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Uncommonmound
The correct spelling is mound.
How to pronounce mound
/maʊnd/
nounIPA: /maʊnd/
Say it like: Mow-nd
The correct spelling is mound. An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense For example: "He mounded up his mashed potatoes so they left more space on the plate for the meat."
Usage Examples
“He mounded up his mashed potatoes so they left more space on the plate for the meat.”
Meanings
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.
verb
- 1.To fortify with a mound; add a barrier, rampart, etc. to.
- 2.To force or pile into a mound or mounds.
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