noun An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense
noun A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.
noun An elevated area of dirt upon which the pitcher stands to pitch.
The pitcher was waiting at the mound.
noun 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.