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1.NounAny magic trick performed with a hat, especially one involving pulling an object (traditionally a rabbit) out of an apparently empty hat.
2.NounAn achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
Three achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins."Ever heard of a Gordie Howe hat trick? It comprises a goal, an assist, and a fighting major penalty.; Jones got a hat trick yesterday. Let’s see if he can do better today.; In ice hockey, it’s customary for fans to throw their hats on to the rink after a player scores a hat trick.; The car salesman came home with front-row seats to the weekend game after achieving a hat trick by selling three cars that day."
3.NounThree achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins."Ever heard of a Gordie Howe hat trick? It comprises a goal, an assist, and a fighting major penalty.; Jones got a hat trick yesterday. Let’s see if he can do better today.; In ice hockey, it’s customary for fans to throw their hats on to the rink after a player scores a hat trick."
4.NounThe act of striking out three times in a game."Jones got a hat trick yesterday. Let’s see if he can do better today."
5.NounThree goals scored by one player in a game."In ice hockey, it’s customary for fans to throw their hats on to the rink after a player scores a hat trick."
6.NounThree tries scored by one player in a game.
7.NounThree achievements or incidents that occur together, usually within a certain period of time."The car salesman came home with front-row seats to the weekend game after achieving a hat trick by selling three cars that day."
8.NounA means of securing a seat in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament placing their hat upon it during an absence.