TRIPLE
/ˈtɹɪpl/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 10
Definition
- adjective having three units or components or elements.
— synonyms: ternary, treble, triplex
- adjective three times as great or many.
— synonyms: treble, threefold, three-fold
- verb increase threefold.
— synonyms: treble
- verb hit a three-base hit.
- noun a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base.
— synonyms: three-base_hit, three-bagger
- noun a set of three similar things considered as a unit.
— synonyms: trio, triad, triplet
- noun a quantity that is three times as great as another.
Examples
- “I've had a hard day; make that a triple.”
- “I'd like a triple with cheese.”
- “The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.”
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