Synonyms of THIRDS

noun

1. one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

   • THIRD9
   • TIERCE8

   Also: one-third.

2. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

   • THIRD9

   Also: third base.

3. following the second position in an ordering or series

   • THIRD9

4. the musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it

   • THIRD9

5. the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle

   • THIRD9

   Also: third gear.

6. the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

   • THIRD9

   Also: third base.