Wiktionary:Word of the day/2024/August 10

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Word of the day
for August 10
hat trick n
  1. Any magic trick performed with a hat, especially one involving pulling an object (traditionally a rabbit) out of an apparently empty hat.
  2. (cricket) An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
    1. (by extension, sports) Three achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins.
      1. (specifically, baseball, ironic) The act of striking out three times in a game.
      2. (specifically, ice hockey, soccer) Three goals scored by one player in a game.
      3. (specifically, rugby) Three tries scored by one player in a game.
    2. (by extension, generally) Three achievements or incidents that occur together, usually within a certain period of time.
  3. (UK politics, 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.

The final of the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics takes place today in Paris, France.

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