Synonyms for pantograph
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Noun
1. Lazy tongs — A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid
lazy tongs, omnigraph dated
Definitions
- n. 1
A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.
A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scaled or exact copies.
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- Other spellings
- pantagraph
Forms
- Plural
- pantographs → omnigraphs…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pantograph | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- omnigraph