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1. (n.) calender
a machine in which cloth, paper, or the like is smoothed, glazed, etc., by pressing between rotating cylinders.
2. calender
a machine for impregnating fabric with rubber, as in the manufacture of automobile tires.
3. (v.t.) calender
to press in a calender.
Etymology: (1505–15; < MF calandre)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) calender
a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
2. (verb) calender
press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets
"calender paper"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) calender
a machine, used for the purpose of giving cloth, paper, etc., a smooth, even, and glossy or glazed surface, by cold or hot pressure, or for watering them and giving them a wavy appearance. It consists of two or more cylinders revolving nearly in contact, with the necessary apparatus for moving and regulating
2. (noun) calender
one who pursues the business of calendering
3. (noun) calender
to press between rollers for the purpose of making smooth and glossy, or wavy, as woolen and silk stuffs, linens, paper, etc
4. (noun) calender
one of a sect or order of fantastically dressed or painted dervishes
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