triple (n.)

  1. a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base

    [ Syn: three-base hit , three-bagger ]

  2. a set of three similar things considered as a unit

    [ Syn: trio , triad , triplet ]

  3. a quantity that is three times as great as another

    triple (adj.)

  1. having three units or components or elements; a ternary operation; a treble row of red beads; overcrowding made triple sessions necessary; triple time has three beats per measure; triplex windows

    [ Syn: ternary , treble , triplex ]

  2. three times as great or many; a claim for treble (or triple) damages; a threefold increase

    [ Syn: treble , threefold , three-fold ]

    triple (v.)

  1. increase threefold; Triple your income!

    [ Syn: treble ]

  2. hit a three-base hit

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