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Pyramid

/ˈpɪɹəmɪd/

An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.

📖 Definitions of "Pyramid"

noun
  1. 1

    An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.

  2. 2

    A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.

  3. 3

    A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.

  4. 4

    A medullary pyramid, the medial-most bumps on the ventral side of the medulla oblongata

verb
  1. 1

    To build up or be arranged in the form of a pyramid.

  2. 2

    To combine (a series of genes) into a single genotype.

  3. 3

    To employ, or take part in, a pyramid scheme.

  4. 4

    To engage in pyramid trading.

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