how to pronounce pantograph
/ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/
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the above transcription of pantograph is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
pantograph frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word pantograph occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
pantograph is pronounced in three syllables
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An example use of pantograph in a speech by a native speaker of british english:
“… drawing machine pantograph drawing …”
meanings of pantograph
noun:
- A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.
- A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.
- A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.
- 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.
verb:
- To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.
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