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Definition of pantographs:

(n) : A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.
(n) : (rail transport) A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.
(n) : By extension, a structure of crosswise bars linked in such a way that it can extend and compress like an accordion, such as in a pantograph mirror or a scissor lift.
(v) : To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.
(n) : A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.

Definition of pantographs:

(n) : A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.
(n) : (rail transport) A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.
(n) : By extension, a structure of crosswise bars linked in such a way that it can extend and compress like an accordion, such as in a pantograph mirror or a scissor lift.
(v) : To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.
(n) : A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.

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