triple-crown

Definitions of triple-crown
  1. adjective
    of a horse that has won the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness races
    synonyms:
    successful
    having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
  2. adjective
    unofficial championship title for player who heads the league in batting average and home runs and runs batted in
    synonyms:
    successful
    having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
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