Definition

Noun: 1. A three-legged stand or support: A device, structure, or piece of equipment with three legs, used to provide stable support for an object such as a camera, telescope, or surveying instrument. 2. A three-legged piece of furniture: A stool, table, or other item of furniture that stands on three legs.

Examples of Usage

• The photographer set up his tripod to take a steady long-exposure shot of the night sky.
• For the science experiment, the flask was placed securely on a laboratory tripod over the Bunsen burner.
• The ancient artifact was a bronze tripod used in ceremonial rituals.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a tripod": Used metaphorically to describe any structure or system that relies on three main supports or principles for stability.
  • The agreement was a tripod, resting on the pillars of trade, security, and cultural exchange.

Variants and Related Words

• Tripodal (adj): Having three legs or supports.
  • The tripodal design of the stool makes it surprisingly stable on uneven ground.

Synonyms

• Stand
• Support
• Mount

Related Phrases

• Tripod head: The pivoting attachment on top of a tripod that holds the camera or instrument.
  • He replaced the standard head with a fluid tripod head for smoother video panning.
• Tripod leg: One of the three supporting legs of a tripod.
  • One of the tripod legs can be extended independently for use on slopes.

Noun

1. a three-legged rack used for support