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pyramid

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Meaning

  1. noun 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. noun A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.
  3. noun A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.
  4. noun Any structure or diagram with many members at the bottom and progressively fewer towards the top.
    The company was organized as a pyramid, with a CEO in charge of four directors, each heading up a department.
  5. noun A medullary pyramid, the medial-most bumps on the ventral side of the medulla oblongata
  6. noun The game of pool in which the balls are placed in the form of a triangle at spot.
  7. noun A pyramid scheme.
  8. noun Alternative letter-case form of Pyramid. (a solitaire card game)

Similar words

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Word family

pyramidal pyramidally pyramided pyramidical pyramiding pyramids

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