Hill (Noun)
Meaning 3
A local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 4
Structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient burial site was marked by a large hill of stones and earth that had been constructed by the native people.
- The landscape was dotted with small hills of rubble and debris from the old quarry.
- The children loved to play on the hill of sand at the beach, building tunnels and castles.
- The hill of gravel and dirt was all that remained of the old railroad bed.
- The gardeners built a hill of mulch and soil around the base of the young trees to retain moisture.
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Meaning 5
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.