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monopod

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmɑ.nə.pɑd/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A portable stand with one leg, used to support a camera or telescope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Someone or something that has only one foot or foot-like projection; especially, a mythological dwarf-like creature with a single, large foot extending from a leg centred in the middle of its body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: uniped

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From mono- + -pod.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 單腳架 /单脚架 (dānjiǎojià) — portable stand with one leg
  • Finnish: yksijalka — portable stand with one leg
  • Polish: monopod — portable stand with one leg
  • Russian: монопо́д (monopód) — portable stand with one leg
  • Spanish: monópode — portable stand with one leg