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Definition of Tripod

1. Noun. A three-legged rack used for support.

Definition of Tripod

1. n. Any utensil or vessel, as a stool, table, altar, caldron, etc., supported on three feet.

Definition of Tripod

1. Noun. a three-legged stand or mount ¹

2. Noun. (slang) A man that has a large penis disproportionate to his short stature, especially a of a drawf ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To enter the tripod position showing signs of exhaustion or distress. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tripod

1. a stand having three legs [n -S] : TRIPODAL, TRIPODIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Tripod

1. 1. Any utensil or vessel, as a stool, table, altar, caldron, etc, supported on three feet. On such, a stool, in the temple of Apollo at Delphi, the Pythian priestess sat while giving responses to those consulting the Delphic oracle. 2. A three-legged frame or stand, usually jointed at top, for supporting a theodolite, compass, telescope, camera, or other instrument. Tripod of life, or Vital tripod, the three organs, the heart, lungs, and brain; so called because their united action is necessary to the maintenance of life. Origin: L. Tripus, -odis, Gr.; (see Tri-) +, foot. See Foot, and cf. Tripos, Trivet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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