单词 | human pyramid |
释义 | > as lemmashuman pyramid human pyramid n. a formation of people in the shape of a pyramid, esp. one created as part of a performance or display by successively shorter rows of people standing or kneeling on longer rows beneath them, culminating in one person at the highest point. ΚΠ 1798 R. S. New Monk I. i. 14 The huge mass of human pyramids..appeared more like a collection of tumblers, than a congregation of Methodists. 1902 Washington Post 18 Nov. 2/4 These clever athletes..built human pyramids and turned somersaults and handsprings. 2006 New Scientist (Electronic ed.) 6 May 7 While cheerleading.., the 18-year-old fell from the top of a human pyramid. < as lemmas |
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