triple threat

The definition of a triple threat is someone in a particular field who exhibits three skills that are necessary to excel.

(noun)

  1. An example of a triple threat is a football player in gridiron football who is great at passing, kicking and running.
  2. An example of a triple threat is a person in theatre who can sing, dance and act.

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See triple threat in Webster's New World College Dictionary

  1. a football player who is a skillful runner, passer, and kicker
  2. a person who is expert or adept in three fields, skills, etc.

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