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English-Russian cartography dictionary. 2013.
English-Russian cartography dictionary. 2013.
pantograph — [pan′tə graf΄] n. [Fr pantographe: see PANTO & GRAPH] 1. a mechanical device for reproducing a map, drawing, etc. on the same or a different scale, consisting of a framework of jointed rods in a roughly parallelogram form 2. any similar framework … English World dictionary
Pantograph — A pantograph (from Greek roots παντ all, every and γραφ to write , from their original use for copying writing) is a mechanical linkage connected in a special manner based on parallelograms so that the movement of one specified point is an… … Wikipedia
pantograph — noun /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf,ˈpantəɡɹaf/ a) A 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 scale or exact copies. b) A pattern printed on a document … Wiktionary
pantograph — pantographer /pan tog reuh feuhr/, n. pantographic /pan teuh graf ik/, pantographical, adj. pantographically, adv. pantography, n. /pan teuh graf , grahf /, n. 1. Also, pantagraph. an instrument for the mechanical copying of plans, diagrams, etc … Universalium
mechanical device — noun mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles • Hypernyms: ↑mechanism • Hyponyms: ↑broadcaster, ↑spreader, ↑bumper, ↑bumper guard, ↑carburetor, ↑carburettor, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pantograph — pan•to•graph [[t]ˈpæn təˌgræf, ˌgrɑf[/t]] n. 1) an instrument for the mechanical copying of maps or diagrams on any desired scale 2) elm a device for transferring current from an overhead wire to a vehicle, as an electric locomotive • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
pantograph — /ˈpæntəgræf/ (say pantuhgraf), / graf/ (say grahf) noun 1. an instrument for the mechanical copying of plans, diagrams, etc., upon any desired scale. 2. Electricity a roof mounted current collector, as on a train, usually a hinged diamond shaped… …
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Technical lettering — Not to be confused with Technical writing. Technical lettering is the process of forming letters, numerals, and other characters in technical drawing. It is used to describe, or provide detailed specifications for, an object. With the goals of… … Wikipedia
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Overhead lines — This article is about the transmission of electrical power to road and rail vehicles. For transmission of bulk electrical power to general consumers, see Electric power transmission. For powerlines mounted on pylons, see overhead power line.… … Wikipedia