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Definition of tripod

tripod

/ˈtɹaɪ.pɑːd/
tri · pod
Plural:tripods
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tripod Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A three-legged stand or support used to stabilize and elevate a camera, telescope, surveying instrument, or other piece of equipment.

Example

"The photographer set up her tripod to capture a steady, long-exposure shot of the night sky."

2

A three-legged stool, table, or vessel, especially one used in ancient Greek religious contexts such as the oracle at Delphi.

Example

"The priestess of Apollo delivered her prophecies while seated on a sacred bronze tripod."

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• Rhymes for tripod

• Nearby Words

triplet
tripletail
triplex
tripod
tripod fish
tripoli
trisectrix

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'tripus' (genitive 'tripodis'), derived from ancient Greek 'tripous', meaning 'three-footed', combining 'tri-' (three) and 'pous' (foot).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tripod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tripod
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