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Pantograph

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A pantograph
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A train's pantograph

A pantograph is a 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.