hill | ||
1. | [ noun ] (geography) a local and well-defined elevation of the land | |
Related terms: | natural_elevation knoll Cotswolds sion Calvary foothill tor Capitol_Hill Palatine areopagus seven_hills_of_rome butte hillside | |
2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 33 | |
3. | [ noun ] structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones | |
Synonyms: | mound | |
Examples: | "they built small mounds to hide behind" |
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Related terms: | structure embankment snowbank burial_mound barbette | |
4. | [ noun ] (performing arts) risque English comedian (1925-1992) | |
Synonyms: | benny_hill alfred_hawthorne | |
Related terms: | comedian | |
5. | [ verb ] form into a hill | |
Related terms: | shape | |
6. | [ noun ] (work,business) United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916) | |
Synonyms: | james_jerome_hill j._j._hill | |
Related terms: | businessman | |
7. | [ noun ] (in baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands | |
Synonyms: | mound pitcher's_mound | |
Related terms: | baseball_equipment baseball_diamond baseball | |
Similar spelling: |
hilly Hille Hilley hilo Hile Hiley |