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pantograph

/pan-tuh-graf, -grahf/US // ˈpæn təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf //UK // (ˈpæntəˌɡrɑːf) //

电弓,集电弓,受电弓,电弓手

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Also pan·ta·graph . an instrument for the mechanical copying of plans, diagrams, etc., on any desired scale.
    • : Electricity. a device usually consisting of two parallel, hinged, double-diamond frames, for transferring current from an overhead wire to a vehicle, as a trolley car or electric locomotive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inthird rail
Synonyms
live rail活轨,活轨制,活生生的铁路,活体轨道overhead wires架空线,高架线,架空电线,高架电线

Examples

  • Scheiner suggested and planned the optical experiment which bears his name, and also invented the pantograph.

  • The pantograph was tracing Weaver's eyelids, and then the unfeeling eyes themselves.

  • By moving a pantograph control, Tom was able to manipulate the claws like a hand with fingers.

  • The pantograph, the pendulum, the brumbo pulley, the reducing wheel.

  • Sylvester called an instrument based on this property a plagiograph or a skew pantograph.

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