montículo — meaning in English

English meaning

• hump noun A rounded raised lump or bulge, such as on a camel's back or in a road.
• mound noun A raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.

Senses

montículo is used for these senses in English:

• hump A mound of earth.
• mound (baseball) Elevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch.

hump — full definition

1. noun A rounded raised lump or bulge, such as on a camel's back or in a road.
2. verb (informal) To carry something heavy, especially with effort.

mound — full definition

1. noun A raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.
2. noun In baseball, the raised area where the pitcher stands.
3. verb To pile something into a raised heap.

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