Plural of three; the number 3 repeated or in groups, or playing cards/dice showing three dots or symbols.
From Old English 'threo' and Germanic roots. The plural form simply adds the standard '-s' ending to indicate multiple instances of the number.
In basketball, a three-pointer changed the entire game strategy—suddenly scoring from far away was worth more, and it completely revolutionized how teams play!
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