n.
Pronunciation: ' tri-v ə t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot ― more at FOOT
Date: before 12th century
1 : a three-legged stand : TRIPOD
2 : a usually metal stand with short feet for use under a hot dish