Associations to the word «Tripod»

Pictures for the word «Tripod»

Wiktionary

TRIPOD, noun. A three-legged stand or mount
TRIPOD, verb. (intransitive) To enter the tripod position showing signs of exhaustion or distress.
TRIPOD POSITION, noun. (medicine) A physical stance a person in respiratory distress takes leaning their hands on their thighs with their arms supported on them; leaning or sitting against a wall in a similar fashion

Dictionary definition

TRIPOD, noun. A three-legged rack used for support.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley