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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

(..) He was a loyal friend. And he died in an alley, butchered by cowards who hide behind masks. We could pull back to the pyramid district, Then we clean the city out, until the rats have nowhere left to hide. I prefer your earlier suggestion. (..)
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