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monopod

American  
[mon-uh-pod] / ˈmɒn əˌpɒd /

noun

  1. a single-legged support used to steady a handheld camera.


Etymology

Origin of monopod

First recorded in 1960–65; mono- + (tri)pod

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It extends to 59.4 inches, converts to a monopod, and comes with a ball head.

From The Verge Aug. 24, 2022

There are AR-15s, AK-47s and a Beowulf .50-caliber beast that comes equipped with a monopod beneath the barrel to support its heavy frame.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2018

Nearing Nutty’s 50th day in the monopod, we talked to three women were encamped, all for some time, and all from the area.

From The Guardian May 26, 2018

There, a protester identified only as “Nutty” has been living suspended from a pole, or monopod, since March 27, blocking efforts to clear trees.

From Washington Post May 2, 2018

He settled on a long monopod, a six-foot pole, and that’s about all he could think about.

From New York Times Jun. 2, 2016

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