Pantograph

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A pantograph
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A pantograph
A train's pantograph
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A train's pantograph

A pantograph is an machine. It is used in drawing or planning. It makes it easy to copy diagrams.

The device that an electric train uses to get its electricity is also called a pantograph, because it looks a bit like the drawing instrument.

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