Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pantograph
Noun
/ˈpæntəɡrɑːf/
Definition
A device used to duplicate or scale drawings or objects with precision.
Examples
- The artist used a pantograph to create a larger version of her sketch.
- The engineer employed a pantograph to replicate the complex designs in an exact manner.
- In the past, surveyors often relied on pantographs to make accurate maps.
Meaning
A pantograph consists of a system of rods or arms that can be adjusted to enlarge or reduce the size of an object while preserving proportions.
Synonyms
- copying mechanism
- duplicator
- scaling tool
