bipod

Dual-leg rifle rest

A bipod is a two-legged support, typically a collapsible stand attached to the front of a rifle to stabilize it during aimed fire: He deployed the bipod and settled into a prone position.

The term follows the pattern of tripod (three legs) and monopod (one leg).

shooting

rifle

Long-barreled shoulder weapon

prone · benchrest · accuracy · aim · target · zeroing · sighting · recoil · stability · positioning

equipment

monopod

Single-legged equipment stand

  • mountClimb up or steed
  • standUpright support structure
  • restCessation of activity

swivel · pivot · adjustable · folding · retractable · detachable · lightweight · aluminum · spring-loaded · notch

stability

steadiness

State of being constant

anchor · level · solid · secure · planted · grounded · stabilization · platform · base · footing

optics

binoculars

Handheld dual-lens magnifier

surveillance · birdwatching · wildlife · scanning · viewing · fieldwork · safari · naturalist · stargazing · spotter

photography

camera

Image capturing device

stabilization · landscape · long-exposure · composition · support · field · outdoor · nature

Categories
Opposites
number of support legs

bipodmonopod

Single-legged equipment stand

tripod · tetrapod · no support · handheld · freestanding

Family

biped, bipods

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G