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Hill

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.

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Narrower term 12

Barbette 76% connected

A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet.

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Barrow 76% connected

A support having handles, and with or without a wheel, on which heavy or bulky things can be transported by hand. See Handbarrow, and Wheelbarrow.

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Butte 76% connected

A detached low mountain, or high rising abruptly from the general level of the surrounding plain; -- applied to peculiar elevations in the Rocky Moun…

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Embankment 76% connected

The act of surrounding or defending with a bank.

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Foothill 76% connected

A low hill at the foot of higher hills or mountains.

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Hammock 76% connected

A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.

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Hillock 76% connected

A small hill.

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Hummock 76% connected

A rounded knoll or hillock; a rise of ground of no great extent, above a level surface.

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Knoll 76% connected

A little round hill; a mound; a small elevation of earth; the top or crown of a hill.

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Mound 76% connected

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 surmount…

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Tor 76% connected

A tower; a turret.

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Tumulus 76% connected

An artificial hillock, especially one raised over a grave, particularly over the graves of persons buried in ancient times; a barrow.

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Construction 76% connected

The process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition.

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Elevation 76% connected

The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; -- said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.; as, the ele…

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Forge 76% connected

A place or establishment where iron or other metals are wrought by heating and hammering; especially, a furnace, or a shop with its furnace, etc., wh…

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form 76% connected

A suffix used to denote in the form / shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform.

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Mold 76% connected

A spot; a blemish; a mole.

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Mould 76% connected

Crumbling, soft, friable earth; esp., earth containing the remains or constituents of organic matter, and suited to the growth of plants; soil.

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Shape 76% connected

To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to.

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Structure 76% connected

The act of building; the practice of erecting buildings; construction.

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

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Hilly 74% connected

Abounding with hills; uneven in surface; as, a hilly country.

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Hilly 74% connected

Abounding with hills; uneven in surface; as, a hilly country.

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Mound 74% connected

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 surmount…

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Mound 74% connected

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 surmount…

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Containing whole 2

Diamond 70% connected

A precious stone or gem excelling in brilliancy and beautiful play of prismatic colors, and remarkable for extreme hardness.

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Infield 70% connected

To inclose, as a field.

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Component part 1

Hillside 70% connected

The side or declivity of a hill.

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Synonym 1

Mound 92% connected

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 surmount…

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