tripod
three adjustable legs a platform or head to support a camera, telescope, or other device a center column to adjust the height a locking mechanism to secure the legs in place a carrying handle for portability
tripod which has three adjustable legs tripod which is a platform or head to support a camera, telescope, or other device tripod which is a center column to adjust the height tripod which is a locking mechanism to secure the legs in place tripod which is a carrying handle for portability