Phonetics:
Meanings:
noun
Definition: Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc
Definition: A drink with three portions of alcohol.
Example: I’ve had a hard day; make that a triple.
Definition: A hamburger with three patties.
Example: I’d like a triple with cheese.
Definition: A three-base hit
Example: The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.
Definition: A three-point field goal
Definition: A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.
Definition: A sequence of three elements or 3-tuple.
verb
Definition: To multiply by three
Example: The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter.
Definition: To get a three-base hit
Example: The batter tripled into the gap.
Definition: To become three times as large
Example: Our earnings have tripled in the last year.
Definition: To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.
adjective
Definition: Made up of three related elements, often matching
Example: The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.
Definition: Of three times the quantity.
Example: Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.
Definition: Designed for three users.
Example: a triple room
Definition: Folded in three; composed of three layers.
Definition: Having three aspects.
Example: a triple meaning
Definition: Of time, three times as fast as very fast.
Definition: One of three; third.