pantograph en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ (UK)
- /ˈpantəɡɹaf/ (UK)
Etymology
From French pantographe, from panto- (from Ancient Greek παντός (pantós), genitive singular of πᾶν (pân, “all”)), and -graphe (from γράφειν (gráphein, “to write”)).
Meanings
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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 compress like an accordion, such as in a pantograph mirror or a scissor lift.
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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.
- A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pentegraph | alternative, archaic | lexicographic | |
| pantographs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
pantography · pantographer · micropantograph
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Synonyms
Translations (49)
hu pantográf (mechanical drawing aid) · sv pantograf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · id pantograf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · pl pantograf (accordion-like extendable structure) · sq pantográf (mechanical drawing aid) · de Pantograf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · it pantografo (mechanical drawing aid) · ru панто́граф (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · fi pantografi (mechanical drawing aid) · ca pantògraf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · ja パンタグラフ (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · nl tekenaap (mechanical drawing aid) · es pantógrafo (mechanical drawing aid) · fr pantographe (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · ru панто́граф (mechanical drawing aid) · nl pantograaf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · fi suhdepiirrin (mechanical drawing aid) · nn straumavtakar (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · pl pantograf (pattern to hamper photocopying) · nl (tram)beugel (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · cmn 集電弓 /集电弓 (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · tr leylekgagası (mechanical drawing aid) · es pantógrafo (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · nl stroomafnemer (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · sq pantográf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · de Stromabnehmer (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · pl pantograf (mechanical drawing aid) · fr pantographe (mechanical drawing aid) · nl pantograaf (mechanical drawing aid) · cs pantograf (mechanical drawing aid) · cs pantograf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · ar سَنْجَة تَوْصِيل (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · fi haitari (accordion-like extendable structure) · ar مِنْسَاخ (mechanical drawing aid) · it pantografo (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · tr pantograf (mechanical drawing aid) · pl pantograf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · sv strömavtagare (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · da strømaftager (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · tr pantograf (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · hu rajzmásoló (mechanical drawing aid) · ko 집전장치 (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · hu rajzmásolat-készítő (mechanical drawing aid) · nb strømavtaker (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · fi saksivirroitin (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · ca pantògraf (mechanical drawing aid) · cmn 受電弓 /受电弓 (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · ru токоприёмник (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) · hu áramszedő (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines)