third

The ordinal number matching the number three in a series.

One of three equal parts.

An interval of three degrees in a diatonic scale.

A tone separated by three degrees from a given tone, especially the third tone of a scale.

The transmission gear or gear ratio used to produce forward speeds next higher to those of second in a motor vehicle.

Third base.

Merchandise whose quality is below the standard set for seconds.

In golf, a handicap allowance equivalent to one stroke at every third hole; an allowance of six strokes in eighteen holes.

To work at or treat a third time: as, to third turnips (that is, to hoe them a third time).