Meaning & Definition of Pyramid in English
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Pyramid
/pɪrəmɪd/
noun
1. A polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
synonym:
- pyramid
2. (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
synonym:
- pyramid
3. A massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides
- Begun by cheops around 2700 bc as royal tombs in ancient egypt
synonym:
- Pyramid,
- Great Pyramid,
- Pyramids of Egypt
verb
1. Enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
synonym:
- pyramid
2. Use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal
synonym:
- pyramid
3. Arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid
synonym:
- pyramid
4. Increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base
synonym:
- pyramid