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pyr·a·mid
 pyramid
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- pronunciation:
- pi
r
mihd
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a geometrical solid with a polygonal base from each side of which a triangle extends to a common point.
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| definition 2: |
anything having such a shape or suggesting such a shape.
a pyramid of acrobats |
| definition 3: |
a monumental structure having such a shape, esp. any of various ancient tombs in Egypt and temples in Mexico.
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| definition 4: |
in the stock market, the operations involved in successively purchasing new stock using profits not yet realized from other stock.
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| related words: |
pinnacle, tomb |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
pyramids, pyramiding, pyramided |
| definition 1: |
to take on or resemble the shape of a pyramid.
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| definition 2: |
to engage in a stock pyramid.
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| definition 3: |
to grow or increase rapidly, as wealth.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to form into a pyramid shape.
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| definition 2: |
to buy (stock) as part of a pyramid.
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| definition 3: |
to cause to increase rapidly.
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| related words: |
pile |
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