trépied — meaning in English

English meaning

• tripod noun A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or similar equipment.
• trivet noun A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.

Senses

trépied is used for these senses in English:

• tripod A three-legged stand or mount.
• trivet A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.

trivet — full definition

1. noun A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.
2. noun A stand, sometimes with short, stumpy feet, or a mat used to support hot dishes and protect a table; a coaster.
3. noun A weaver's knife used to cut out the wire that was used to form a pile.

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