pantograph
nounEtymology
From French pantographe, from panto- (from Ancient Greek παντός (pantós), genitive singular of πᾶν (pân, “all”)), and -graphe (from γράφειν (gráphein, “to write”)).
- derived from παντός
- derived from pantographe
Definitions
A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel
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.
By extension, a structure of crosswise bars linked in such a way that it can extend and…
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.
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.
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A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric…
A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.
To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.
The neighborhood
- neighborbow collector
- neighbortrolley pole
Derived
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for pantograph. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA