pantograph in Chinese
pantograph in Chinese is 集電弓 — pantograph means a mechanical linkage of parallelogram-shaped bars that lets two points move in parallel, often used to copy a drawing at a different scale.
pantograph in Chinese
集電弓
Pronounced: jí diàn gōng
A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.
What does "pantograph" mean?
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noun A mechanical linkage of parallelogram-shaped bars that lets two points move in parallel, often used to copy a drawing at a different scale.
"The draughtsman used a pantograph to enlarge the sketch onto the poster board."
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noun A framework of crossed bars that can stretch out and fold up like an accordion, as in a scissor lift.
"The platform is raised by a pantograph mechanism that folds flat for storage."
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noun A device, usually shaped like a Z, mounted on top of a train or tram that collects electric current from overhead wires.
"The tram's pantograph slid smoothly along the overhead wire as it left the depot."
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pantograph in a sentence
- The draughtsman used a pantograph to enlarge the sketch onto the poster board.
- A pantograph lets you trace a small drawing and reproduce it several times bigger.
- The platform is raised by a pantograph mechanism that folds flat for storage.
- A pantograph mirror extends outward on hinged, crossing arms.
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What is "pantograph" in Chinese?
"pantograph" in Chinese is 集電弓. pantograph means: A mechanical linkage of parallelogram-shaped bars that lets two points move in parallel, often used to copy a drawing at a different scale.
How do you pronounce 集電弓?
"pantograph" in Chinese is 集電弓, pronounced "jí diàn gōng".
How do you use "pantograph" in a sentence?
Example: "The draughtsman used a pantograph to enlarge the sketch onto the poster board." In Chinese, "pantograph" is 集電弓.
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