pantograph

pan·to·graph  (pnt-grf)

n.

1. An instrument for copying a plane figure to a desired scale, consisting of styluses for tracing and copying mounted on four jointed rods in the form of a parallelogram with extended sides.

2. A similarly jointed framework, such as a power-collecting trolley on an electric locomotive or an extensible telephone arm.

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[Greek panto-, all; see pantomime + -graph.]

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panto·graphic adj.

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pantograph [ˈpæntəˌgrɑːf]

n

1. (Engineering / Tools) an instrument consisting of pivoted levers for copying drawings, maps, etc., to any desired scale

2. (Transport / Railways) a sliding type of current collector, esp a diamond-shaped frame mounted on a train roof in contact with an overhead wire

3. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) a device consisting of a parallelogram of jointed rods used to suspend a studio lamp so that its height can be adjusted

pantographer  [pænˈtɒgrəfə] n

pantographic  [ˌpæntəˈgræfɪk] adj

pantographically  adv

pantography  n

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pantograph

a mechanical device for making copies of plans or drawings on a scale different from that of the original. — pantographic, adj.

See also: Copying

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pantograph - mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

Translations

pantograph

n → Pantograf m

pantograph [ˈpæntəˌgrɑːf] n (Rail, Tech) → pantografo