See Also: pyramid(dictionary)
Pyramid(medicine)
pyramid(encyclopedia)
pyramid(2)(dictionary)
Ferrein's pyramid(medicine)
pyramid sign(medicine)
renal pyramid(medicine)
Financial pyramid(money)
Pyramid scheme(money)
Financial pyramid(finance)

pyramid(2) (iou)



pyramid verb. M19.
[from the noun.]
verb intrans. Of a group in a painting: be arranged in a form suggesting a pyramid, symmetrically about a central figure in an elevated position. rare. M19.
verb trans. Finance.
a. Accumulate (assets); spec. (Stock Exchange) build up (stock) from the proceeds of a series of advantageous sales. E20.
b. Set up (a company) as part of a pyramid aiming at financial growth from a small initial investment. M20.
verb trans. Distribute (assets or costs), esp. pass on (costs) by means of a pyramid of subcontracted work. M20.
verb trans. Arrange in the form of a pyramid; gen. pile up. M20.
J. Steinbeck Canned goods are piled in mountains, the champagne and wine..are pyramided.
verb intrans. (Of a person) become rich; (of a thing) increase greatly in value or amount. Also foll. by up. M20.
Time Winter stress can be aggravated by the thought of pyramiding fuel bills.