hat trick

Значение (Английский)

  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.

Синонимы

Произносится как (IPA)
/ˈhætˌtɹɪk/
Этимология (Английский)

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.

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