Three-pointer and Three

noun

• The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
  • synonyms: 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce, leash, troika, triad, trine, trinity, ternary, ternion, triplet, tercet, terzetto, trey, deuce-ace
• One of four playing cards in a deck having three pips.
  • synonyms: trey

adjective

• Being one more than two.
  • synonyms: 3, iii

• (n.) A symbol representing three units, as 3 or iii.
• (a.) One more than two; two and one.
• (n.) The number greater by a unit than two; three units or objects.