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Mound: meaning, definitions and examples

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mound

 

[ maʊnd ]

Context #1

archaeological site

A mound is a raised area of land, often created by humans in ancient times for various purposes such as burial sites, ceremonial structures, or settlements.

Synonyms

eminence, hill, knoll

Examples of usage

  • The archaeologists discovered an ancient mound that dates back thousands of years.
  • The Native American tribes consider the mounds in their region as sacred sites.
Context #2

pile of earth or rocks

A mound can also refer to a large pile of earth or rocks, typically used in landscaping or construction.

Synonyms

heap, pile

Examples of usage

  • The workers piled up the dirt to create a mound for the garden.
  • The children enjoyed climbing the mound of rocks at the park.
Context #3

to pile up

To mound means to gather or pile up into a rounded shape.

Synonyms

gather, heap, pile up

Examples of usage

  • The chef mounded the mashed potatoes on the plate.
  • She carefully mounded the sand to build a sandcastle.

Translations

Translations of the word "mound" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mound

🇮🇳 ढेर

🇩🇪 Hügel

🇮🇩 gundukan

🇺🇦 насип

🇵🇱 kopiec

🇯🇵 mound

🇫🇷 mound

🇪🇸 montículo

🇹🇷 tepe

🇰🇷 더미

🇸🇦 تل

🇨🇿 mo mound

🇸🇰 mound

🇨🇳 土 mound

🇸🇮 mound

🇮🇸 hæð

🇰🇿 төбе

🇬🇪 გორაკი

🇦🇿 yığın

🇲🇽 montículo

Word origin

The word 'mound' originated from the Old English word 'munt', which meant a heap or hill. Over time, it evolved to refer to various raised landforms created by humans for different purposes. Mounds have been a significant part of many ancient civilizations, serving as burial sites, religious structures, and markers of settlements. The construction of mounds dates back thousands of years and continues to be a subject of archaeological study and cultural significance.