TRIPLE

Triple

In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base after hitting the ball, with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay nor another runner being put out on a fielder's choice.

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triple

Noun

  1. A drink with three portions of alcohol.
    I've had a hard day, make that a triple.
  2. A hamburger with three patties.
    I'd like a triple with cheese.
  3. A three-base hit
    The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.
  4. A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.
  5. A sequence of three elements or 3-tuple.

Verb

  1. To multiply by three
    The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.
  2. To get a three-base hit
    The batter tripled into the gap.
  3. To become three times as large
    Our earnings have tripled in the last year.

Adjective

  1. Made up of three related elements, often matching
    The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.
  2. Three times the quantity
    Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.
  3. Designed for three users
    a triple room
  4. Folded in three; composed of three layers
  5. Having three aspects; very ambiguous.
    a triple meaning
  6. Of time, three times as fast as very fast.


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