pyramids

noun

a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides

(stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases

a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

verb

increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base

arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid

use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

Roots

puramispyramid- · Greek · pyramid

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