tripod
IPA: trˈaɪpɑd
noun
- A three-legged stand or mount.
- (science fiction) A fictional three-legged Martian war machine from H.G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds (1897).
- (slang) A man with macrophallism.
verb
- (intransitive) To enter the tripod position showing signs of exhaustion or distress.
- (entomology, intransitive) Of a lizard, to raise its body upright bracing itself on hind legs and tail.
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Examples of "tripod" in Sentences
- The tripod is clearly not the focus of the photograph.
- The tripod is placed in the location where it is needed.
- Normally one person carried the gun and the other the tripod.
- In the center of the vessel is a single mast with a tripod base.
- This ties the placed poles to the tripod at the crown of the tipi.
- Bring them closer to adjust the height and stability of the tripod.
- In the centre of the flag is tripod symbol, which represents unity.
- One of the tripod legs is pivotable under the platform for storage.
- Consequently, the mount adapts the tripod for use with the projector.
- Once the tripod is positioned and secure, the instrument is placed on the head.