noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of triple form-of, plural
2. 2
   bell changes rung on seven bells plural, plural-only

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

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of triple form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

ternarythreefoldtrebletriothreefoldaccelerate

Example

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"The very presence of the dark knights triples the battle strength of our army."

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