tripod

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈtɹaɪpɑd/

Verb

intransitive

(intransitive) To enter the tripod position showing signs of exhaustion or distress. / (entomology, intransitive) Of a lizard, to raise its body upright bracing itself on hind legs and tail.

Japanese Meaning

疲労や苦痛を示すために、三脚（体を三点支持するような姿勢）をとること。 / トカゲが後ろ足と尻尾で身を支え、体を直立させる行動。

What is this buttons?

After staggering up the hill in the searing heat, he tripod at the summit, hunched over with his hands on his knees and breath coming in ragged gasps.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

焼けつくような暑さの中で丘をよろめきながら登った後、彼は頂上で三点支持の姿勢をとり、膝に手を置いて荒い息をつきながらうずくまった。

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