Definition & Bedeutung von "pyramid"

Pyramid

SUBSTANTIV

Pyramide

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

What is a "pyramid"?

A pyramid is a large, triangular or square-shaped structure with a broad base that tapers to a point at the top. Pyramids are most famously associated with ancient Egypt, where they served as monumental tombs for pharaohs and important figures. Constructed from stone or brick, these structures are often designed with multiple levels or steps, giving them their distinctive shape. The interior of a pyramid typically contains burial chambers and passages, carefully designed to protect the body and valuable items for the afterlife. Pyramids symbolize strength and permanence, showcasing the architectural skills and beliefs of the civilization that built them.

Pyramide

a solid object with a square base and four triangular sides joined to a point on the top

Pyramide, Pyramidenmodell

(stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases

Pyramide, Kartenspiel Pyramide

a popular single-player card game that is played with a standard deck of 52 cards

What is "Pyramid"?

Pyramid is a single-player card game that uses a standard deck of 52 cards. The goal is to remove all the cards from the pyramid by pairing them to add up to 13. The game starts with cards arranged in a pyramid shape, with seven rows of cards. The player can only remove cards that are not covered by others. The cards that can be paired are those that add up to 13, with Kings being worth 13 points on their own. Players take cards from the deck one at a time to help create these pairs. The game ends when all the cards are removed or no more moves are possible. Pyramid is a fun game that requires careful thought and strategy.

to pyramid

VERB

pyramidisieren, Anteile erhöhen

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

pyramidisieren

use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal

pyramiden

increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base

pyramidisieren, in einer Pyramide anordnen

arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid

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