I. ˈtrivə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun
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Etymology: Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification (influenced by Old English thrifēte three-footed, from thrīe, thrēo three + fēt feet) of Late Latin tripes tripod & Latin triped-, tripes three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot — more at three , foot
1. : a usually three-legged stand (as to hold a kettle near a fire) : a tripod with short legs
2. : a usually ornamental metal stand with short feet especially for use under a hot dish at table and often electrified
3. : a metal rack for holding meat roasting in a pan
II. noun
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Etymology: origin unknown
: a knife for cutting pile loops in fabrics or carpets