* Mound: This is the most common meaning, referring to a raised mound of earth, especially one used as a defensive structure in medieval times.
* Clump: This meaning refers to a small, dense group of something, like trees or grass.
* Chunk: This meaning is less common, but it can refer to a solid piece of something, like a piece of bread or cheese.
To understand the specific meaning of "motte" in a sentence, you need to look at the context. For example:
* "The castle was built on a motte." (Meaning: mound)
* "There was a motte of trees in the distance." (Meaning: clump)
* "He took a motte of cheese from the plate." (Meaning: chunk)