diagraph
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diagraph
(ˈdaɪəˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf)n
1. (Surveying) a device for enlarging or reducing maps, plans, etc
2. (Mathematics) a protractor and scale used in drawing
[C19: from French diagraphe, from Greek diagraphein to represent with lines; see diagram]
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diagraph
a device used for the mechanical reproduction of plans, outlines, etc., on a scale other than that of the original.
See also: Drawinga device used for the mechanical reproduction of plans, outlines, etc., on any scale.
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