[{"word":"pantograph","phonetic":"/ˈpantəɡɹaf/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈpantəɡɹaf/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scaled or exact copies."},{"definition":"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.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I was impressed by the quality of the pantograph; I hadn't noticed it on the original, but the copies were covered in unpleasant lines."},{"definition":"A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pantograph"]}]