triple

Noun
  1. A base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base (synset 100133802)
    is a type of: base hit, safety - (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
    subtypes: line triple, line-drive triple - a triple resulting from a line drive
    same as: three-bagger, three-base hit
  2. A set of three similar things considered as a unit (synset 108002640)
    is a type of: set - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
    subtypes:
    • trilogy - a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
    • trigon, triplicity - (astrology) one of four groups of the zodiac where each group consists of three signs separated from each other by 120 degrees
    specific instances: trimurti - the triad of divinities of later Hinduism
    same as: triad, trio, triplet
  3. A quantity that is three times as great as another (synset 105868961)
    is a type of: multiple - the product of a quantity by an integer
Adjective
  1. Having three units or components or elements (synset 302226405)
    "a ternary operation"; "a treble row of red beads"; "overcrowding made triple sessions necessary"; "triple time has three beats per measure"; "triplex windows"
    similar to: multiple - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
    same as: ternary, treble, triplex
  2. Three times as great or many (synset 302226692)
    "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"
    similar to: multiple - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
    same as: three-fold, threefold, treble
Verb
  1. Increase threefold (synset 200247632)
    "Triple your income!"
    is a type of: manifold, multiply - combine or increase by multiplication
    same as: treble
  2. Hit a three-base hit (synset 201412296)
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: hit - cause to move by striking

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