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Consisting of three terms; of or pertaining to trinomials; as, a trinomial root.

Trinomial.

A genus of Lower Silurian trilobites in which the glabella and cheeks form three rounded elevations on the head.

Three, considered collectively; three in company or acting together; a set of three; three united.

A composition for three parts or three instruments.

The secondary, or episodical, movement of a minuet or scherzo, as in a sonata or symphony, or of a march, or of various dance forms; -- not limited to three parts or instruments.

Alt. of Triobolary

Of the value of three oboli; hence, mean; worthless.

An aspect of two planets with regard to the earth when they are three octants, or three eighths of a circle, that is, 135 degrees, distant from each other.

Same as Triplet.

See Olein.

A short poem or stanza of eight lines, in which the first line is repeated as the fourth and again as the seventh line, the second being, repeated as the eighth.

A division of chelonians which comprises Trionyx and allied genera; -- called also Trionychoides, and Trionychina.

A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle.

Same as Trier, 2 and 3.

An oxide containing three atoms of oxygen; as, sulphur trioxide, SO3; -- formerly called tritoxide.

To move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip; to move the feet nimbly; -- sometimes followed by it. See It, 5.

To make a brief journey or pleasure excursion; as, to trip to Europe.

To take a quick step, as when in danger of losing one's balance; hence, to make a false; to catch the foot; to lose footing; to stumble.

Fig.: To be guilty of a misstep; to commit an offense against morality, propriety, or rule; to err; to mistake; to fail.