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tripod Definition

tri·pod (trīpäd′)

noun

  1. a three-legged caldron, stool, table, etc.
  2. a three-legged support as for a camera or telescope, usually adjustable for height

Etymology: L tripus (gen. tripodis) < Gr tripous < tri-, tri- + pous, foot

tripod Related Forms
tripo·dal (tripə dəl) adjective or tri·podictrī pädik
tripod Synonyms

tripod

n.

three-legged stand, holder, camera stand, tripe*; see platform 1.

tripod Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • erect: The construction starts with a tripod erected from the largest rafters.
  • mount: Allan was running just under 1W to an 80cm prime focus dish tripod mounted at 3m above ground.

Adjective modifier

  • heavy-duty: Gibraltar is also going down the route of extra heavy-duty tripods that you can mount loads of arms off.
  • pre-assembled: With its pre-assembled, adjustable steel tripod, the NexStar 60 SLT can be up and ready to use in a matter of minutes.
  • sturdy: Ensure camera is held very steady on a sturdy tripod or similar.
  • adjustable: The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray.
  • lightweight: The CDU can be handheld or attached to the MDL lightweight tripod for ease of use.
  • mini: Horizontal position: The mini tripod is the only one which allows shooting in a horizontal position.

Modifies a noun

  • pitcher: Perhaps the earliest examples in the region are U-shaped handles on Minety tripod pitchers of early to mid 13th century date.
  • adapter: The bottom contains a fixing to allow a standard photographic tripod adapter to be used.
  • bush: Some cameras are very small and do not even have a tripod bush.
  • socket: Your Canon 1Ds sits on a saddle secured to your tripod socket.
  • leg: The familiar tripod legs have been totally revamped for the launch of the new model.
  • mast: I notice that #2 turret on Arizona has fallen in the fire forward and her tripod mast has bent forward in the intense heat.

Noun used with modifier

  • scaffold: The weight caused the scaffold tripod to slip - heavy bits of metal narrowly missing the unloading team.
  • aluminum: The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray.
  • camera: A mechanic who was carrying the camera tripod for us told me who he was.
  • carbon: I still maintain that my carbon fiber tripod is perfectly stable from a practical point of view.
  • fiber: I still maintain that my carbon fiber tripod is perfectly stable from a practical point of view.
  • steel: The mount came already mated to its tubular tube stainless steel tripod.

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