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Word: Pantograph
Speech Type: Noun
early 18th century: from panto- ‘all, universal’ + Greek -graphos ‘writing’
ˈpantəɡrɑːf
an instrument for copying a plan or drawing on a different scale by a system of hinged and jointed rods.
Short Definition:instrument for copying plan or drawing on different scale by system of hinged
a jointed framework conveying a current to a train, tram, or other electric vehicle from overhead wires.
Short Definition:jointed framework conveying current to train
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