Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having three cranks.
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Most games of RPS are played as best-of-three matches; therefore, counting throws by threes is logical, since the correct choice of a three-throw sequence will usually take care of an unsuspecting opponent, even allowing for a single loss or stalemate.
THE OFFICIAL ROCK PAPER SCISSORS STRATEGY GUIDE DOUGLAS WALKER 2004
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Most games of RPS are played as best-of-three matches; therefore, counting throws by threes is logical, since the correct choice of a three-throw sequence will usually take care of an unsuspecting opponent, even allowing for a single loss or stalemate.
THE OFFICIAL ROCK PAPER SCISSORS STRATEGY GUIDE DOUGLAS WALKER 2004
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In the three-throw crank, employed in the Matchless tricycle, this objection is obviated, for one, at least, is at all times in such a position as to be in tension.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 Various
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He is one of the NBA's best three-throw (90 percent) and 3-point shooters (43 percent).
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Other than James, he is the club's best offensive playmaker and is one of the NBA's best three-throw (90 percent) and 3-point shooters (43 percent).
Brownsville Herald : 2010
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He is one of the NBA's best three-throw (90 percent) and 3-point shooters (43 percent).
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Other than James, he is the club's best offensive playmaker and is one of the NBA's best three-throw (90 percent) and 3-point shooters (43 percent).
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Other than James, he is the club's best offensive playmaker and is one of the NBA's best three-throw (90 per cent) and three-point shooters (43 per cent).
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Other than James, he is the club's best offensive playmaker and is one of the NBA's best three-throw (90 percent) and 3-point shooters (43 percent).
Brownsville Herald : 2010
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Each FEM integrates an output power coupler, transmit (Tx) low pass filtering and a single-pole three-throw (SP3T) switch capable of switching between Wi-Fi receive (Rx),
EE Times-Asia 2009
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