a three-legged stand used to support cameras, telescopes, or other equipment
From Greek 'tripous' meaning 'three-footed', from 'tri-' (three) + 'pous' (foot)
The tripod is based on the most stable geometric shape possible - a triangle can't wobble, which is why three legs work better than four!
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