tripod
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Noun — A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or similar equipment.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek tripous, "three-footed," via Latin tripus/tripodis — built from tri- ("three") + pod- ("foot").
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What does “tripod” mean?
The word “tripod” means a three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or similar equipment. In plain terms, a three-legged support stand, most often for a camera.
How do you pronounce “tripod”?
“Tripod” is pronounced TREYE-pod (/ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “tripod” in a sentence?
Here is “tripod” used in a sentence: “She mounted the camera on a tripod for the long exposure shot.”
What part of speech is “tripod”?
“Tripod” is a noun.
Where does the word “tripod” come from?
The word “tripod” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek tripous, "three-footed," via Latin tripus/tripodis — built from tri- ("three") + pod- ("foot").
Is “tripod” a common word?
“Tripod” is an uncommon word in modern English.