pantograph in Japanese
pantograph in Japanese is パンタグラフ — 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 Japanese
パンタグラフ
Pronounced: pantagurafu
(rail transport) A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.
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 Japanese?
"pantograph" in Japanese is パンタグラフ. 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 パンタグラフ?
"pantograph" in Japanese is パンタグラフ, pronounced "pantagurafu".
How do you use "pantograph" in a sentence?
Example: "The draughtsman used a pantograph to enlarge the sketch onto the poster board." In Japanese, "pantograph" is パンタグラフ.
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