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three-decker
nounLow Frequency
/ˌθriː ˈdekə/An object or structure consisting of three distinct layers, levels, or sections stacked vertically.
three-fold
nounC1
/ˈθriː.fəʊld/Consisting of three parts or elements; multiplied by three.
three-four time
nounC2
/ˌθriː ˈfɔː taɪm/A musical meter consisting of three quarter-note beats per measure, counted as 1-2-3.
three-legged race
nounLow
/ˌθriː ˈleɡ.ɪd ˈreɪs/A children's party game or sports day event where two participants stand side-by-side, with the adjacent legs of each person tied together, forcing them to run as a single, three-legged unit.
three-line whip
nounC1/C2
/ˌθriː laɪn ˈwɪp/A strict instruction from party leaders in a parliamentary system requiring all members of that party to vote a certain way, with serious consequences for non-compliance.
three-master
nounC2
/ˈθriːˌmɑːstə(r)/A sailing ship with three masts.
three-mile limit
nounLow
/ˌθriː maɪl ˈlɪmɪt/A maritime boundary, measured as three nautical miles from a nation's coastline, historically defining the extent of territorial waters.
three-peat
verb-intransitivemedium
/ˈθriːˌpiːt/To win three consecutive championships or titles.
three-piece
adjectivenounB2
/ˌθriːˈpiːs/An item of clothing or a suit consisting of three matching pieces, specifically trousers, a jacket, and a waistcoat.
three-point landing
nounLow
/θriː pɔɪnt ˈlændɪŋ/A landing of an aircraft where all three wheels (typically two main and one nose or tail wheel) touch the ground simultaneously.
three-point play
nounMedium
/ˌθriː.pɔɪnt ˈpleɪ/A sequence in basketball where a player scores a basket while being fouled, then makes the subsequent free throw, resulting in a total of three points.
three-point turn
nounB1
/ˌθriː.pɔɪnt ˈtɜːn/A driving manoeuvre used to reverse the direction of a vehicle on a narrow road, typically executed by turning forward, reversing, and then turning forward again.
three-pointer
nounLow to Medium
/ˌθriːˈpɔɪntə/A shot in basketball that is scored from behind the designated three-point line and is worth three points.
three-quarter
adjectivenounB1/B2
/ˌθriː ˈk(w)ɔːtə/Denoting three out of four equal parts (¾) of something; usually describing length, size, or duration.
three-quarter armor
nounLow
/ˌθriː ˈkwɔːtər ˈɑːmə/A type of plate armor covering the torso, arms, and thighs, but leaving the lower legs unprotected.
three-quarter binding
nounC2
/ˌθriː ˈk(w)ɔːtə ˈbaɪndɪŋ/A style of bookbinding where the spine and a portion of the sides (typically one-quarter to one-third) are covered in a durable material (like leather or cloth), while the rest of the covers are covered in a different, often decorative, material (like paper or cloth).
three-quarter nelson
nounLow (Specialized)
/θriː ˈkwɔːtə ˈnelsən/A wrestling hold applied from behind, involving control of the opponent's head and one arm, typically used to gain advantage or pin.
three-quarter time
nounMedium-Low
/ˌθriː ˈk(w)ɔːtə ˌtaɪm/A tempo in music with three beats per measure, where one beat (usually the first) is emphasized, giving a waltz-like feeling.
three-quarter turn stair
nounC1/C2
/ˌθriː ˌkwɔːtə ˈtɜːn steə/A stair that rotates 270 degrees between floors, typically landing on a different side.
three-ring circus
nounModerate
/θriː rɪŋ ˈsɜːkəs/A circus with three performance arenas.

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