Synonyms for triple

Grammar : Adj

Spell : trip-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrɪp əl

Définition of triple

Origin : late 14c., from Medieval Latin triplare "to triple," from Latin triplus "threefold, triple," from tri- "three" (see tri-) + -plus "-fold." The noun is recorded from early 15c.; the baseball sense is attested from 1880. The adjective is recorded from 1540s.

adj having three of something

Example sentences :

With this triple killing his main troubles with dogs ceased.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

And she told the Prince all about the wall with the triple gates.
Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

His first triple question also ended, for some time, his remarks.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

Where there is no unity, there it cannot have any meaning to speak of the double or triple existence.
Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by Hugo Mnsterberg

The clock-reel was used for winding yarn, also a triple reel.
Extract from : « Home Life in Colonial Days » by Alice Morse Earle

It was an achievement of which a force of triple the number might have been proud.
Extract from : « The Naval History of the United States » by Willis J. Abbot.

But, it is recorded, they blew with triple vigour, as well they might!
Extract from : « The Story of the Cambrian » by C. P. Gasquoine

I say, you'll let the Triple Alliance be on again next holidays, won't you?
Extract from : « Hunter's Marjory » by Margaret Bruce Clarke

A stately dance in triple measure, dating from the 17th century.
Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen » by Roger Finlay

On going into the laboratory, he saw that the triple box of the Colonel was closed.
Extract from : « The Man With The Broken Ear » by Edmond About

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