hat-trick

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    The achievement of a single player scoring three goals in a single game, or a bowler taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries in cricket.
    en: The achievement of a single player scoring three goals in a single game, or a bowler taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries in cricket.
  2. noun
    A sequence of three consecutive successes or achievements of the same kind in any field or activity.
    en: A sequence of three consecutive successes or achievements of the same kind in any field or activity.
  3. noun
    (Historical/Cricket) A bowler's feat of taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries, traditionally rewarded with a presentation hat by the club.
    en: (Historical/Cricket) A bowler's feat of taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries, traditionally rewarded with a presentation hat by the club.

examples

  1. The striker celebrated his hat-trick after scoring the third goal in the 80th minute.

    The striker celebrated his hat-trick after scoring the third goal in the 80th minute.

  2. The company achieved a hat-trick of record-breaking profits for the third consecutive year.

    The company achieved a hat-trick of record-breaking profits for the third consecutive year.

  3. The bowler was awarded a silver cup and a commemorative hat after completing his historic hat-trick.

    The bowler was awarded a silver cup and a commemorative hat after completing his historic hat-trick.