mound

(noun) (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands. Synonyms: hill, pitcher's mound.

(noun) a small natural hill. Synonyms: knoll, hillock, hummock, hammock.

(noun) a collection of objects laid on top of each other. Synonyms: pile, heap, agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus.

(noun) structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones. Synonyms: hill. Examples: "They built small mounds to hide behind."

(noun) the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit. Synonyms: pitcher. Examples: "He has played every position except pitcher." "They have a southpaw on the mound."

(verb) form into a rounded elevation. Examples: "Mound earth."