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pyramid

noun: a very large structure built especially in ancient Egypt that has a square base and four triangular sides which form a point at the top
noun: an ancient massive structure found especially in Egypt having typically a square ground plan, outside walls in the form of four triangles that meet in a point at the top, and inner sepulchral chambers
verb: to speculate (as on a security or commodity exchange) by using paper profits as margin for additional transactions
synonyms: mount

('US') the 'food pyramid' [=a drawing or chart that is shaped like a pyramid and that shows the type of food you should eat for a healthy diet]
the ancient 'pyramids' of Egypt
a 'pyramid' of apples/oranges

(..) Good morning, Lara. And what a beautiful morning it is! Back to work, I'm afraid. It's adventure time. Egypt again? It's nothing but pyramids and sand. I know. Gets everywhere, in the cracks... Spanish galleon? Do you know what day it is, Hillary? Yes, of course... The th. (..)
2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider