transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtrī-ˌpäd ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin tripod-, tripus, from Greek tripod-, tripous, from tripod-, tripous, adjective, three-footed, from tri- + pod-, pous foot — more at foot
Date: 15th century
1. : a vessel (as a cauldron) resting on three legs
2. : a stool, table, or altar with three legs
3. : a three-legged stand (as for a camera)
• tripod or tri·po·dal ˈtri-pə-d ə l, ˈtrī-ˌpä- adjective