What is another word for hillock?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪlək] (IPA)

Hillocks are small mounds or hills in the landscape. They can be referred to by several different synonyms, including knoll, rise, mound, hummock, bump, or tump. A knoll is a small rounded hill, often covered with grass, while a rise implies a gradual ascent. A mound is a pile of earth or stones, while a hummock is a rounded and elevated area of land. A bump is a small hill, while a tump is a small natural mound or man-made heap. All of these synonyms describe some aspect of a hillock, whether it be its size, shape, or appearance.

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What are the hypernyms for Hillock?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hillock

Now Powhatan and his guard and his sons seated themselves upon the firm red ground that rose in a little hillock to a height of several feet at one side of the lodge.
"The Princess Pocahontas"
Virginia Watson
They could see him stealing across the top of the hillock, and then making his way down behind certain rocks that served as a screen between him and the birds.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
He was making a considerable detour, so as to get round by the back of the hillock unobserved; and when he came into view again, he was on the other side of the valley.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black

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