hat trick

Betekenis (Engels)

1. Any magic trick performed with a hat, especially one involving pulling an object (traditionally a rabbit) out of an apparently empty hat.
2. (broadly) An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
3. (broadly, ironic, specifically) An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
4. (broadly, specifically) An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
5. (broadly, specifically) An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
6. (broadly) An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
7. (UK, historical, rare) A means of securing a seat in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament placing their hat upon it during an absence.

Concepten

hattrick

score

Synoniemen

hat

👒

hat-trick

Vertalingen

Hattrick

tripletta

coup du chapeau

tour du chapeau

triplete

χατ τρικ

hat-trick

triplet

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈhætˌtɹɪk/

Etymologie (Engels)

From hat + trick (“element of a magician’s or variety entertainer’s act; entertaining and difficult physical action”, noun). Sense 2 (“achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls”)—the original sporting sense—refers to the commemorative hat formerly given as a prize to the bowler by his club.