hat trick
/ˈhætˌtɹɪk/
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.20 in modern English
Meaning
noun
Any magic trick performed with a hat, especially one involving pulling an object (traditionally a rabbit) out of an apparently empty hat.
noun
An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
noun
An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
noun
An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
noun
An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
noun
An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
noun
A means of securing a seat in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament placing their hat upon it during an absence.
British usage
Example Sentences
- "Ever heard of a Gordie Howe hat trick? It comprises a goal, an assist, and a fighting major penalty."
- "Jones got a hat trick yesterday. Let’s see if he can do better today."
- "In ice hockey, it’s customary for fans to throw their hats on to the rink after a player scores a hat trick."
- "The car salesman came home with front-row seats to the weekend game after achieving a hat trick by selling three cars that day."
- "And with the debut of his new series Hyperion Bay in 1998, [Joseph] Dougherty accomplished the rare "hat trick" in television: the pilot was written, executive-produced, and codirected by Dougherty."
- "Three murders in less than two weeks. That's a hat trick."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈhætˌtɹɪk/
- British English: /ˈhætˌtɹɪk/
Usage
- British usage