mound
noun
a natural elevation of earth; a hillock or knoll.
had mounded
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past perfectof mound.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In the past, they had mounded earth on top of existing graves to create new burial sites, or narrowed existing paths to create more cremation spots.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
