hat trick

1. Any magic trick performed with a hat, especially one involving pulling an object (traditionally a rabbit) out of an apparently empty hat.

2. An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.

   (broadly)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.

   (sports) three consecutive scores by one player or three scores in one game (as in cricket or ice hockey etc.)

3. Three achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins.

   (broadly, ironic, specifically)The act of striking out three times in a game.

   Jones got a hat trick yesterday. Let’s see if he can do better today.

4. (broadly, specifically)Three 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.

5. (broadly, specifically)Three tries scored by one player in a game.

6. An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.

   (broadly)Three 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.

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.

1. Jackson got a hat trick.

   Джексон зробив хет-трік.

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2. He scored a hat-trick.

   ruОн забил хет-трик.

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3. When the striker completed a hat-trick, the crowd cheered so loudly they could be heard half a mile away.

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