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Definition of "tripod" []

  • A three-legged object, such as a cauldron, stool, or table. (noun)
  • An adjustable three-legged stand, as for supporting a transit or camera. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "tripod" in a sentence
  • "This is called the tripod, pincer, or mature pencil grip."
  • "One thing my design had that this one does not is a built-in tripod for easy access in the shop."
  • "Oh, how I wish for the MacAir sometimes because my old iBook with my old Nikon D200 camera and lenses, plus my tripod is killing my back."