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three-base hit

American  
[three-beys] / ˈθriˌbeɪs /

noun

Baseball.
  1. triple.


Etymology

Origin of three-base hit

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Jaso’s triple gave the Pirates a three-base hit in each of the first three games of a season for the first time since 1910, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2016

Stepping to bat with two out and two on base, "Red" Rolfe of the Yankees then walloped a three-base hit, scoring himself a minute later.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was responsible for six of the seven runs, bringing in three men with one three-base hit, while he himself managed to score on a poor throw.

From The University of Michigan by Shaw, Wilfred

Merkle began with a long three-base hit to center field.

From Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 by

In the fourth inning Murray began with a clean three-base hit to center field.

From Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 by