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pyramid meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of pyramid at MeaningMonkey.org. pyramid meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PYRAMID noun
Definition of pyramid (noun)
- a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
- (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 massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides; begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
- synonyms: Great Pyramid, Pyramids of Egypt
PYRAMID verb
Definition of pyramid (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
- arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid
- increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base
Source: Princeton University Wordnet