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The Medway Handyman wrote:
Oh, by the way ****wit, three equal poles lashed together would be a
tripod. When one pole is longer (clue in the OP) its not a tripod.

Camera tripods have adjustable legs. You may not always use them on a
level surface and the 'head' adjustment is limited.

Wonder where the name came from. 'Tri' is obvious but pod is usually some
form of container. Perhaps an old cooking pot? Or is it a corruption of
the French 'pied'

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