an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal | (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands |
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine | structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones |
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem | a local and well-defined elevation of the land |