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mound in German

mound in German is Erdhügel, Erdwall, Hügel — mound means a raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.

mound in German

Erdhügel
noun
An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense
Erdwall
noun
An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense
Hügel
noun
A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.

What does "mound" mean?

  1. noun A raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.
    "Archaeologists uncovered an ancient burial mound."
  2. noun In baseball, the raised area where the pitcher stands.
    "The pitcher walked slowly back to the mound after the argument."
  3. verb To pile something into a raised heap.
    "She mounded the mashed potatoes onto each plate."
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mound in a sentence

  • Archaeologists uncovered an ancient burial mound.
  • Kids built a mound of sand near the water's edge.
  • The pitcher walked slowly back to the mound after the argument.
  • The crowd cheered as the new pitcher stepped onto the mound.

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What is "mound" in German?
"mound" in German is Erdhügel, Erdwall, Hügel. mound means: A raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.
How do you use "mound" in a sentence?
Example: "Archaeologists uncovered an ancient burial mound." In German, "mound" is Erdhügel, Erdwall, Hügel.
Are there other ways to say "mound" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "mound": Erdhügel, Erdwall, Hügel.
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