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triples

The correct spelling is triples.

How to pronounce triples

noun

Say it like: Tri-ple-s

The correct spelling is triples. Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc For example: "I've had a hard day; make that a triple."

Usage Examples

I've had a hard day; make that a triple.

I'd like a triple with cheese.

The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc
  2. 2.A drink with three portions of alcohol.
  3. 3.A hamburger with three patties.
  4. 4.A three-base hit
  5. 5.A three-point field goal

verb

  1. 1.To multiply by three
  2. 2.To get a three-base hit
  3. 3.To become three times as large
  4. 4.To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.

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