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