HyperDic: triple_crown

English > 2 senses of the expression triple crown:
NOUNstatetriple crown(horse racing) a title won by a horse that can win the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness
statetriple crown(baseball) an unofficial title won by a batter who leads the league in hitting average, runs batted in, and home runs
English > triple crown: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaning(horse racing) a title won by a horse that can win the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness.
Categoryhorse racingThe sport of racing horses
Broaderchampionship, titleThe status of being a champion
English > triple crown: 2 senses > noun 2, state
Meaning(baseball) an unofficial title won by a batter who leads the league in hitting average, runs batted in, and home runs.
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ballA ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
Broaderchampionship, titleThe status of being a champion

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