"pyramid" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex (synset 113937870)
is a type of: polyhedron - a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
(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 (synset 113364299)
referred to in: securities market, stock exchange, stock market - an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers

is a type of: speculation, venture - an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
A massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides;
Begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt (synset 104035601)
is an instance of: memorial, monument - a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

belongs to: seven wonders of the ancient world, seven wonders of the world - impressive monuments created in the ancient world that were regarded with awe

same as: great pyramid, pyramids of egypt

Verb

Enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts (synset 202295717)
referred to in: investing, investment - the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

is a type of: benefit, gain, profit - derive a benefit from
Use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal (synset 202251082)
referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

is a type of: deal, sell, trade - do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
Arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid (synset 201468676)
is a type of: arrange, set up - put into a proper or systematic order
Increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base (synset 200157902)
is a type of: increase - become bigger or greater in amount