A1 noun Neutral

tripod

/ˈtraɪpɒd/

A tripod is a portable stand with three legs used to support a camera, telescope, or an artist's equipment. It helps to keep the object steady and prevents it from moving or shaking while in use.

Beispiele

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1

I put my camera on the tripod to take a photo of the sunset.

I put my camera on the tripod to take a photo of the sunset.

2

The professional photographer requires a high-quality tripod for the event.

The professional photographer requires a high-quality tripod for the event.

3

Do you have a tripod I can borrow for my phone?

Do you have a tripod I can borrow for my phone?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
tripod
Adjektiv
tripodal
Verwandt
tripodry
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'tri-' (meaning three, like a triangle) and '-pod' (meaning foot, like a podiatrist). It literally means 'three-foot'.

Schnelles Quiz

To take a sharp photo at night, you should use a ___ to keep the camera still.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: tripod

Beispiele

1

I put my camera on the tripod to take a photo of the sunset.

everyday

I put my camera on the tripod to take a photo of the sunset.

2

The professional photographer requires a high-quality tripod for the event.

formal

The professional photographer requires a high-quality tripod for the event.

3

Do you have a tripod I can borrow for my phone?

informal

Do you have a tripod I can borrow for my phone?

4

The research team used a tripod to stabilize the measuring equipment in the field.

academic

The research team used a tripod to stabilize the measuring equipment in the field.

5

Please include a sturdy tripod in the equipment budget for the video project.

business

Please include a sturdy tripod in the equipment budget for the video project.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
tripod
Adjektiv
tripodal
Verwandt
tripodry

Häufige Kollokationen

camera tripod camera tripod
adjustable tripod adjustable tripod
set up a tripod set up a tripod
tripod legs tripod legs
sturdy tripod sturdy tripod

Häufige Phrasen

mount on a tripod

mount on a tripod

extend the tripod

extend the tripod

tripod mount

tripod mount

Wird oft verwechselt mit

tripod vs easel

An easel is specifically for holding a painting or canvas, whereas a tripod is usually for cameras or technical equipment.

tripod vs trivet

A trivet is a small three-legged stand used in the kitchen to hold hot pots, while a tripod is taller and used for equipment.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word tripod is almost always used in the context of photography, filming, or surveying to describe a three-legged support system.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'three-legs' as a noun instead of 'tripod'. Remember that 'tripod' is the specific name for the object.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'tri-' (meaning three, like a triangle) and '-pod' (meaning foot, like a podiatrist). It literally means 'three-foot'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'tripous', where 'tri-' means three and 'pous' means foot.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one tripod, two tripods Commonly used with the preposition 'on': 'The camera is on the tripod.' Often follows the verb 'set up' or 'mount'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In the world of professional photography and vlogging, using a tripod is seen as a sign of high-quality, stable production.

Schnelles Quiz

To take a sharp photo at night, you should use a ___ to keep the camera still.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: tripod

Mehr art Wörter

painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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