bipod

American  

[bahy-pod] / ˈbaɪ pɒd /

noun

1. a two-legged support, as for an automatic rifle.

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bipod British  

/ ˈbaɪpɒd /

noun

1. a two-legged support or stand

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Etymology

Origin of bipod

First recorded in 1935–40; bi- ¹ + -pod

Example Sentences

A crew of firefighters then tied Eli up, flipped him, and hoisted him using a rescue device called a bipod.

From Los Angeles Times

The indictment says Rhodes bought weaponry in the days leading up to Jan. 6, spending about $15,500 in the new year on firearms and equipment including “a shotgun, scope, magazines, sights, optics, a bipod, a mount, a case of ammunition, and gun-cleaning supplies.”

From Washington Post

As Scott says, our tripod is more stable than a bipod.

From New York Times

Cooper tries to shoot from a prone position, off of a bipod.

From Washington Times

An AR-15 with a bipod was found in the apartment facing the front door.

From Washington Times