triple

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Made up of three related elements, often matching

   • The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.
2. 2

   Of three times the quantity

   Of three times the quantity; treble.

   • Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.
3. 3

   Designed for three users.

   • a triple room
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   1. 4

      Folded in three

      Folded in three; composed of three layers.

   2. 5

      Having three aspects.

      • a triple meaning
   3. 6

      Of time, three times as fast as very fast.

   4. 7

      One of three

      One of three; third.

      • the third payes for all: the triples sir , is a good tripping measure
   5. 8

      Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc.

   6. 9

      A drink with three portions of alcohol.

      • I've had a hard day; make that a triple.
   7. 10

      Three runs.

   8. 11

      A hamburger with three patties.

      • I'd like a triple with cheese.
   9. 12

      A three-base hit.

      • The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.
   10. 13

       A three-point field goal.

   11. 14

       A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.

   12. 15

       A sequence of three elements or 3-tuple.

   13. 16

       Short for triple combination engine.

   14. 17

       To multiply by three.

       • The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.
   15. 18

       To get a three-base hit.

       • The batter tripled into the gap.
   16. 19

       To become three times as large.

       • Our earnings have tripled in the last year.
   17. 20

       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.
       • Examination rooms contain shelves overstuffed with football helmets, autographed equipment and even rugby gear. If the office doubles as a mini-museum, it also triples as a minichapel.

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