pantograph/ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/EtymologyFrom French pantographe, from panto- (from Ancient Greek παντός (pantós), genitive singular of πᾶν (pân, “all”)), and -graphe (from γράφειν (gráphein, “to write”)).nounA mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.“A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scaled or exact copies.”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.A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.“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.”A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.verbTo engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.