PANTOGRAPHS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Pantograph

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 18th century: from panto-‘all, universal’ + Greek -graphos ‘writing’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpantəɡrɑːf
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Definition:

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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