mound

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

a small natural hill

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind"

the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit; "he has played every position except pitcher"; "they have a southpaw on the mound"

form into a rounded elevation; "mound earth"