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triples

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1 syllable
7 characters
English (US)
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triples

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, triples is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions oftriples

1noun
  • Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc
  • A drink with three portions of alcohol.

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

  • A hamburger with three patties.

    Example: "I'd like a triple with cheese."

  • A three-base hit

    Example: "The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth."

  • A three-point field goal
  • A takeout shot in which three stones are removed from play.
  • A sequence of three elements or 3-tuple.
1verb
  • To multiply by three

    Example: "The company tripled their earnings per share over last quarter."

  • To get a three-base hit

    Example: "The batter tripled into the gap."

  • To become three times as large

    Example: "Our earnings have tripled in the last year."

  • To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.
1noun
  • (campanology) bell changes rung on seven bells

    Example: "A quarter peal of plain bob triples was rung."

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