mound

(mound)

1. A pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris heaped for protection or concealment.
2. A natural elevation, such as a small hill.
3. A raised mass, as of hay; a heap. See Synonyms at heap.
4. Archaeology A large artificial pile of earth or stones often marking a burial site.
5. Baseball The slightly elevated pitcher's area in the center of the diamond.
6. Archaic A hedge or fence.

1. To fortify or conceal with a mound.
2. To heap into a raised mass.