Defn: A systematic view of all branches of human knowledge; a work of universal information.
PANTOMETER
Pan*tom"e*ter, n. Etym: [Panto- + -meter: cf. F. pantomètre.]
Defn: An instrument for measuring angles for determining elevations, distances, etc.
PANTOMETRY
Pan*tom"e*try, n.
Defn: Universal measurement. [R.] — Pan`to*met"ric, a. [R.]
PANTOMIME
Pan"to*mime, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. pantomimus, Gr. pantomimo. See
Mimic.]
1. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor. [Obs.]
2. One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist. [He] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone. Tylor.
3. A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
4. A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.