Local lore has it that the train was taking the treasure -- most of it gold jewelry and fixtures seized from Eastern European Jews and melted into ingots -- to German territory farther west to prevent its falling into the hands of the Soviet troops who would overrun the area within weeks.
Double-hatting . This is a relatively new piece of Eurospeak used to describe a person or institution which performs two roles. The EUâs recently created army units will, for example, serve both NATO and the Union under a double command structure.
Full Definition of HAT TRICK. 1. : the retiring of three batsmen with three consecutive balls by a bowler in cricket. 2. : the scoring of three goals in one game (as of hockey or soccer) by a single player.3. See hat trick defined for English-language learners.ADVERTISEMENT.weet. : three goals scored by one player in a game of ice hockey, soccer, etc.