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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

  • (..) You and him. So where are Cato and the others? They got all their supplies down by the lake. It's prod up in this great big pyramid. That sounds tempting. Now this green stuff is gonna smoke like crazy, so as soon as you light it. Move on to the next fire. (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games