pantograph
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/, /ˈpantəɡɹaf/
Noun

pantograph (plural pantographs)

  1. A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.
    ''A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scaled or exact copies.
  2. By extension, a structure of crosswise bars linked in such a way that it can extend and compress like an accordion, such as in a pantograph mirror or a scissor lift.
  3. A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.
    I was impressed by the quality of the pantograph; I hadn't noticed it on the original, but the copies were covered in unpleasant lines.
  4. (rail transport) A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.
Related terms Translations Translations Verb

pantograph (pantographs, present participle pantographing; past and past participle pantographed)

  1. To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.



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