Pantograph
/ˈpantəɡɹaf/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts10 letters
Definition of Pantograph
noun
- 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.
- 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.
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