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.

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