Word Finder - panto

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A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.

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A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scaled or exact copies.

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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.

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A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.

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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.

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A similarly-formed conductive device, now usually Z-shaped, that collects electric current from overhead lines for trains and trams.

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A Classical comic actor, especially one who works mainly through gesture and mime.

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The drama in ancient Greece and Rome featuring such performers; or (later) any of various kinds of performance modelled on such work.

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A traditional theatrical entertainment, originally based on the commedia dell'arte, but later aimed mostly at children and involving physical comedy, topical jokes, call and response, and fairy-tale plots.

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Gesturing without speaking; dumb-show, mime.

As the panto dame was saying " Oh, I don't believe in ghosts " the doors into the circle suddenly slammed shut!

Featuring all the usual glitz, glamor and panto magic, this breathtaking production will be the best Christmas Show in the region.

From panto to storytelling, carols to christmas tales, you're sure to find something to get you in the festive mood.

I am also busy writing the panto for our Junior Members party.

I remember seeing the panto 30 years ago at the Pavilion.

We decided to stage the panto Mother Goose for just one night and put all proceeds toward the appeal.

January 2004 - Sleeping Beauty At last, we've gone back to a traditional panto this year.

I look forward to next years panto, hopefully the Krankies will be back!

It was the best panto I have been to!

She shouldn't look as if she's The Ugly Duckling out of the local panto.

Perhaps the highlight, however, was the annual panto from the Forty-Two club.

Typically, family panto has more satire and obviously bad puns than student panto, and is aimed at both adults and children.

Treasure Island panto Thank you to everyone who came to see the pantomime ' Treasure Island ' in the Village Hall in December.

It was tempting to lurk behind one of these green lights and make like a panto villain, but I thought better of it.

Ollie Bridges, another panto veteran, played her son James the Jessie - every inch the country yokel.

A local panto star has been helping to create a magical Christmas for underprivileged people in the region.

In ' Les Dennis ', Andy gets a break playing in a panto alongside the washed-up TV star.