Pyramids
n. Egyptian pyramids, ancient pyramids in Egypt pyramid n. geometric figure with a polygonal base and sides which are isosceles triangles; structure in which ancient Egyptians buried their kings v. become more expensive, increase in price; build a pyramid, arrange in the shape of a pyramid | ||||
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Pyramids Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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pyramid
Noun
1. a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
(hypernym) polyhedron
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
(hypernym) speculation, venture
(classification) stock exchange, stock market, securities market
Verb
1. enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
(hypernym) profit, gain, benefit
(classification) investing, investment
2. use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal
(hypernym) deal, sell, trade
(classification) crime, law-breaking
3. arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid
(hypernym) arrange, set up
(derivation) Pyramid, Great Pyramid
4. increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base
(hypernym) increase
Noun
1. a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
(hypernym) polyhedron
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
(hypernym) speculation, venture
(classification) stock exchange, stock market, securities market
Verb
1. enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
(hypernym) profit, gain, benefit
(classification) investing, investment
2. use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal
(hypernym) deal, sell, trade
(classification) crime, law-breaking
3. arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid
(hypernym) arrange, set up
(derivation) Pyramid, Great Pyramid
4. increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base
(hypernym) increase
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pyramids
pyramids
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pyramids
(geol.), high pillars or pyramids of earth, sometimes capped with a single stone, found in switzerland...
see also earth
pyramids
you can click anywhere, but just don't click here.
pyramids
(geol.), high pillars or pyramids of earth, sometimes capped with a single stone, found in switzerland...
see also earth
Pyramids Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Pyramid
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