tripod
//ˈtraɪ.pɒd//
Noun
tripodSingular
tripodsPlural
1
A three-legged stand or support, typically used to stabilize cameras, telescopes, or other equipment.
I set up the tripod to take a steady photo of the night sky.
2
A three-legged stool, table, or cauldron, especially one used in ancient Greece for religious purposes.
The ancient Greek priestess sat on a tripod to deliver her prophecies.