mound

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense
2. 2
   A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.
3. 3
   Elevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch.
4. 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. 5
   The mons veneris.
6. 6
   A hand.
7. 7
   A protection; restraint; curb.
8. 8
   A helmet.
9. 9
   Might; size.
10. 10
    a large amount of something.

Verb

1. 1
   To fortify with a mound; add a barrier, rampart, etc. to.
2. 2
   To force or pile into a mound or mounds.
3. 3
   To form a mound.