noun Etymology: probably from the former practice of rewarding the feat with the gift of a hat Date: 1877 the retiring of three batsmen with three consecutive balls by a bowler in cricket, the scoring of three goals in one game (as of hockey or soccer) by a single player, a series of three victories, successes, or related accomplishments
HAT TRICK
Meaning of HAT TRICK in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012