hat trick

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Noun

1. 1
   Any magic trick performed with a hat, especially one involving pulling an object (traditionally a rabbit) out of an apparently empty hat.
2. 2
   An 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.
3. 3
   Three achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins: The act of striking out three times in a game.
4. 4
   Three achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins: Three goals scored by one player in a game.
5. 5
   Three achievements in a single game, competition, season, etc., such as three consecutive wins: Three tries scored by one player in a game.
6. 6
   An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls: Three achievements or incidents that occur together, usually within a certain period of time.
7. 7
   A means of securing a seat in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament placing their hat upon it during an absence.
8. 8
   Alternative form of hat trick.