nounπShareThree times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc""The baker made triples of his usual cake recipe to prepare for the large party." "numbermathamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drink with three portions of alcohol."After a long week at work, he ordered two triples at the bar. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hamburger with three patties.""The diner is famous for its juicy triples, stacked high with cheese and toppings." "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA three-base hit"The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA three-point field goal"Steph Curry is famous for making many triples. "sportpointgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play."The curling team celebrated after their skip executed a perfect triples, clearing the house and giving them a strong lead. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sequence of three elements or 3-tuple."The coach wrote down the batting order, listing several triples of players who would rotate positions during the game. "numbermathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo multiply by three"The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter."mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get a three-base hit"The batter tripled into the gap."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become three times as large"Our earnings have tripled in the last year."numbermathamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions."The community center triples as a polling place, a meeting room, and a disaster relief shelter. "functionnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(campanology) bell changes rung on seven bells"A quarter peal of plain bob triples was rung."bell-ringingmusicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading