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pyramid

Definition

  • 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

Examples

  • ('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

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The Masters have retaken both cities. Outside of Meereen, the whole of Slaver's Bay has returned to the slavers. What about the dragons? We have two of them here beneath the pyramid. They are not eating. They haven't touched any food since Queen Daenerys left. Daenerys is the dragon queen. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2