treble1

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛb(ə)l/

adjective

[attributive]
  • consisting of three parts; threefold: the fish were caught with large treble hooks
  • multiplied or occurring three times: she turned back to make a double and treble check
  • (of a number) occurring three times in succession: call Kate on 0500 403 treble zero

predeterminer

  • three times as much or as many: the tip was at least treble what she would normally have given

noun

  • 1British three sporting victories or championships in the same season, event, etc.: the victory completed a treble for the horse’s trainer
  • 2 Darts a hit on the narrow ring enclosed by the two middle circles of a dartboard, scoring treble.
  • 3British a system of betting in which the winnings and stake from the first bet are transferred to a second and then (if successful) to a third.
  • 4a threefold quantity or thing, in particular:
  • (in showjumping) a fence consisting of three elements: the mare failed to tuck her hind feet up quite high enough at the last bar of the treble
  • a crochet stitch made with three loops of wool on the hook at a time.
  • a drink of spirits of three times the standard measure.

pronoun

  • a number or amount which is three times as large as a contrasting or usual number or amount: by paying treble, he had a double room to himself

verb

  • make or become three times as large or numerous: [with object]: rents were doubled and probably trebled [no object]: his salary has trebled in a couple of years

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin triplus (see triple)