# tripod

/ˈtɹaɪˌpɑd/ (US) · /tɹˈaɪpɒd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tripod
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a stand with three legs used to hold a camera or other equipment steady. You use it to stop your photos from looking blurry.

For teachers: a three-legged stand or support used to stabilise a camera, telescope, or other apparatus. Often features adjustable legs and a mounting head for precise positioning.

## Examples

- He sets up the tripod to take a group photo.
- The photographer used a sturdy tripod to keep the camera perfectly still during the long exposure shot of the stars.
- Professional videographers often invest in carbon-fibre tripods because they offer a high strength-to-weight ratio, making them easier to transport during long days of location shooting.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used with the verb 'to set up' or 'to mount'.

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