Is “Pantograph” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
PANTOGRAPH
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Pantograph

/ˈpantəɡɹaf/

noun
  1. 1.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 scaled or exact copies.

  2. 2.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.

  3. 3.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.

verb
  1. 1.To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.