Definition of triple

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Triple (a.) To make threefold, or thrice as much or as many; to treble; as, to triple the tax on coffee..

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Tripled :: Tripled (imp. & p. p.) of Tripl.
Sextolet :: Sextolet (n.) A double triplet; a group of six equal notes played in the time of four.
Tarantella :: Tarantella (n.) A rapid and delirious sort of Neapolitan dance in 6-8 time, which moves in whirling triplets; -- so called from a popular notion of its being a remedy against the poisonous bite of the tarantula. Some derive its name from Taranto in Apulia..
Time :: Time (n.) The measured duration of sounds; measure; tempo; rate of movement; rhythmical division; as, common or triple time; the musician keeps good time..
Triple-headed :: Triple-headed (a.) Having three heads; three-headed; as, the triple-headed dog Cerberus..
Triplicity :: Triplicity (a.) The quality or state of being triple, or threefold; trebleness..
Lamb''s-quarters :: Lamb's-quarters (n.) A name given to several plants of the Goosefoot family, sometimes used as pot herbs, as Chenopodium album and Atriplex patulsa..
Triole :: Triole (n.) Same as Triplet.
Grouper :: Grouper (n.) The tripletail (Lobotes).
Triply :: Triply (adv.) In a triple manner.
Tridiapason :: Tridiapason (n.) A triple octave, or twenty-second..
Triplet :: Triplet (n.) A group of three notes sung or played in the tree of two.
Saraband :: Saraband (n.) A slow Spanish dance of Saracenic origin, to an air in triple time; also, the air itself..
Corona :: Corona (n.) A crown or circlet suspended from the roof or vaulting of churches, to hold tapers lighted on solemn occasions. It is sometimes formed of double or triple circlets, arranged pyramidically. Called also corona lucis..
Triple-crowned :: Triple-crowned (a.) Having three crowns; wearing the triple crown, as the pope..
Tiercet :: Tiercet (n.) A triplet; three lines, or three lines rhyming together..
Quipu :: Quipu (n.) A contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc. Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords, representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical purposes, and to register important facts and events..
Courant :: Courant (p. pr.) A piece of music in triple time; also, a lively dance; a coranto..
Waltz :: Waltz (n.) A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple measure for this kind of dance..
Triplet :: Triplet (n.) Three verses rhyming together.
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