Sekirov Dictionary

triple

/ˈtɹɪp.əl/

adjective 7
noun 9
verb 4
forms 3
phrases 1

adjective7

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made of three parts of the same kind joined together
- The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.
Folded in three; composed of three layers.
Having three aspects.
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Of three times the quantity; treble.
- Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.
Of time, three times as fast as very fast.
Designed for three users.
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(no longer used) One of three; third.
- the third payes for all: the triples sir , is a good tripping measure — 1601

noun9

a number or amount that is the result of multiplying another by three
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a baseball hit on which the batter runs safely as far as third base
- The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.
a sequence of three numbers or other items, used in mathematics and computing
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(US) A hamburger with three patties.
- I'd like a triple with cheese.
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(informal) A drink with three portions of alcohol.
- I've had a hard day; make that a triple.
Three runs.
a successful shot in basketball worth three points, thrown from behind a line far from the basket
a curling shot in which the thrown stone knocks three stones out of play at once
Short for triple combination engine.

verb4

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To multiply by three.
- The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.
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To become three times as large.
- Our earnings have tripled in the last year.
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To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.
- Radio Shack's All-Purpose Crimper/Cutter ($9.95) doubles as a wire stripper and triples as a bolt cutter. — 1982
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To get a three-base hit.
- The batter tripled into the gap.

forms

tripled · tripling · triples

Phrases with triple

triple down
To significantly increase (a risk, investment, or other commitment) to a maximum; to respond to a challenge by reinforcing or extending one's position to a maximum.

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