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Definition of Hill
1. Noun. A local and well-defined elevation of the land. "They loved to roam the hills of West Virginia"
Specialized synonyms: Butte, Foothill, Hammock, Hillock, Hummock, Knoll, Mound, Tor
Terms within: Hillside
Generic synonyms: Elevation, Natural Elevation
Derivative terms: Hilly
2. Verb. Form into a hill.
3. Noun. Structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones. "They built small mounds to hide behind"
Specialized synonyms: Barbette, Barrow, Burial Mound, Grave Mound, Tumulus, Embankment, Snow Bank, Snowbank
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Mound
4. Noun. United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916).
5. Noun. Risque English comedian (1925-1992).
6. Noun. (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands.
Category relationships: Baseball, Baseball Game
Group relationships: Baseball Diamond, Diamond, Infield
Generic synonyms: Baseball Equipment
Definition of Hill
1. n. A natural elevation of land, or a mass of earth rising above the common level of the surrounding land; an eminence less than a mountain.
2. v. t. To surround with earth; to heap or draw earth around or upon; as, to hill corn.
Definition of Hill
1. to form into a hill (a rounded elevation) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Hill
1. 1. A natural elevation of land, or a mass of earth rising above the common level of the surrounding land; an eminence less than a mountain. "Every mountain and hill shall be made low." (Is. Xl. 4) 2. The earth raised about the roots of a plant or cluster of plants. See Hill. 3. A single cluster or group of plants growing close together, and having the earth heaped up about them; as, a hill of corn or potatoes. Hill ant, one of numerous species of small Asiatic singing birds of the family Leiotrichidae. Many are beautifully coloured. Origin: OE. Hil, hul, AS. Hyll; akin to OD. Hille, hil, L. Collis, and prob. To E. Haulm, holm, and column. Cf. 2d Holm. To surround with earth; to heap or draw earth around or upon; as, to hill corn. "Showing them how to plant and hill it." (Palfrey) Origin: Hilled; Hilling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hill
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