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trip⋅o⋅dal

  [trip-uh-dl, trahy-pod-l]
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–adjective
1. pertaining to or having the form of a tripod.
2. having three feet or legs.
Origin:
1635–45; tripod + -al 1
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tri·pod   (trī'pŏd')   
n.  

  1. A three-legged object, such as a cauldron, stool, or table.

  2. An adjustable three-legged stand, as for supporting a transit or camera.


[Latin tripūs, tripod-, from Greek tripous, three-footed : tri-, tri- + pous, foot; see -pod.]
trip'o·dal (trĭp'ə-dl, trī'pŏd'l) adj.
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