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tripod

[trahy-pod] / ˈtraɪ pɒd /
NOUN
easel
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He preferred an easygoing static tripod shot — a point Adrian contested, as is shown in the film.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

He notes that security guards will often shoo you off if you use a tripod without advance approval, so it’s best to bring a handheld camera instead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

I tested it with my favorite accessory, Moft’s wallet tripod stand, which worked well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

As night fell on Tucson, a man in a reflector jacket parked his truck on the same hill where Williams held court, and deployed a tripod.

From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026

Dad’s right in front of the lens, fiddling and setting the camera onto a tripod.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

Along the route, families arrive with lawn chairs, tents and tripods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Now more and more media tripods are going up.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026

Big backpacks, as well as tripods and other professional camera equipment, are also banned.

From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024

Cameramen had their gear set up on tripods, journalists sat preparing iPhones and microphones for recording, and a podium at the front of the room stood ready for guests coming to the stage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

The tripods come ashore on the west side of Manhattan.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow


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