tripod

A stand with three legs that holds a camera or other equipment steady.

• Put the camera on the tripod.
• She adjusted the tripod's legs on the uneven ground.
• Do we need a tripod for filming indoors?

Similar words: stand

Common phrases: camera tripod, on a tripod, tripod legs

A seat or table supported by three legs.

• The small table was a tripod.
• He sat on a wooden tripod beside the fire.
• The museum displayed several ancient bronze tripods.

Common phrases: wooden tripod, tripod table, tripod seat

To lean forward with your hands supporting your upper body because you are tired or struggling to breathe.

• The tired runner began to tripod.
• She tripodded with both hands on her knees.
• The patient was tripodding and struggling to breathe.

Common phrases: tripod after exercise, begin to tripod, tripod while standing