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noun
- (icehockey) Three goals scored by one player in a game, usually followed by a shower of hats onto the ice.
- ''After Jones' , the attendents had to pick up about 75 hats from the ice.
- Three goals scored or other achievements in a single game in any sport.
- A "Gordie Howe " is getting a goal, an assist, and a fighting major penalty in one game.
- (baseball) Striking out three times in one game.
- Jones got a yesterday, let's see if he can do something today.
- (slang) To sell three of something (such as cars) in one day, sometimes for a bonus.
- ''Smith came home with front-row seats to the game after turning a at work.
- Three consecutive wins or achievements in other sports.
- The team got a of wins to start out their road trip.
- (cricket) Three wickets taken by a bowler in three consecutive balls.
Translations: Etymology: c.1877, originally from cricket, meaning taking three wickets on three bowls. This extended to other sports. Allegedly because it entitled the bowler to receive a hat from his club, or perhaps it entitled him to pass the hat for a cash collection.
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