number three
Noun
Meaning
(cricket) The batsman who bats third.
(theater) A small town where theatrical performances are unlikely to meet with much success.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Examples
Americana Exchange - "Biblio: Number Three Tries Much Harder"
Case Number Three: Jack Baggott — In Stark County, Ohio, Baggott, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for encouraging his wife to sexually abuse a child while he was in jail.
As someone who went to Number Three School in Cedarhurst, then Lawrence High School, I’ve reunited with dozens of former classmates.
The Red Dragon finds Charlie (Toler) and Number Three Son Tommy (Benson Fong) cracking codes and uncovering killers down in Mexico City.
The emphasis on defence by the Number Four allows the Number Three to attempt more offensive plays, since they know that they will be covered if they lose the ball.
Defensively, they will cover the opposing team's Number Three, generally the other team's best player.