1
: a three-legged stand (as for a camera)
2
: a stool, table, or altar with three legs
3
: a vessel (such as a cauldron) resting on three legs
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Among the silver items were a tripod jar and a silver goblet with remarkable designs of grape and honeysuckle.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
However, for those with more advanced gear, like a DSLR or mirrorless camera, use a tripod and shoot in manual mode for the best results.
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Top tips to photograph the moon Use a tripod to keep your camera as steady as possible.
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“Tripod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tripod. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
tripod
noun
tri·pod
ˈtrī-ˌpäd 
1
: something (as a container or stool) resting on three legs
2
: a three-legged stand (as for a camera)
Medical Definition
tripod
noun
tri·pod
ˈtrī-ˌpäd
: a bone having three processes
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