pyramid

/pˈɪɹɐmˌɪd/

/ˈpɪɹəmɪd/

Pyramid

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

synonyms : Great Pyramid

Pyramids of Egypt

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

(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

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

synonyms : Pyramid Solitaire

to pyramid

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

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

increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base

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

Examples

1. The pyramids are the most famous tourist attractions in Egypt.

2. The pyramids can be reached by public transport.

3. Pyramids are canceled.

4. They build pyramids.

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