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US
/ˈtɹɛbəɫ/
]
[ UK /tɹˈɛbəl/ ]
[ UK /tɹˈɛbəl/ ]
NOUN
- the pitch range of the highest female voice
ADJECTIVE
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having or denoting a high range
the treble clef
soprano voice
the boy still had a fine treble voice
soprano sax -
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence
a double (or dual) role for an actor
every episode has its double and treble meaning -
having three units or components or elements
overcrowding made triple sessions necessary
a treble row of red beads
triple time has three beats per measure
a ternary operation
triplex windows -
three times as great or many
a claim for treble (or triple) damages
a threefold increase
VERB
-
increase threefold
Triple your income! - sing treble
How To Use treble In A Sentence
- Their risk of dying in childbirth is doubled and of having stillborn babies trebled, and other physical, sexual, and relationship problems are common.
- The deal is expected to more than treble its production next year, creating enhanced cashflow to fund exploration in other oil provinces.
- One thing for certain though is that we have a squad full of quality and confidence, and that last season's treble is only a sign of things to come.
- Every south coast derby is important but because of the club's position, stage of the season, and what's at stake the magnitude of this fixture has trebled tenfold.
- In all, some 15.5 million pills were confiscated and the street price for the drug doubled or trebled over the course of the three months from February 1 to April 30.
- In the past six years, 41,000 shared ownership homes have been built and the new scheme will more than treble this number. The Sun
- Rather than going for a trixie with today's multiple selections, I am happy to put The Hague, Sphere and Wee Forbees in a win treble.
- The study showed the cooking herb is popular with the 300 men and women who have hit treble figures. The Sun
- In the past six years, 41,000 shared ownership homes have been built and the new scheme will more than treble this number. The Sun
- When he joined the choir at age 8 ½, singing treble, he was told that he would never be more than a chorister. The King of the Lyric Basses
