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Calender
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What's The Definition Of Calender?
[n] a machine that smoothes or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
[v] press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets; as of paper or cloth Synonyms | Synonyms for Calender: Related Terms | Find terms related to Calender: Calender In Webster's Dictionary \Cal"en*der\, n. [F. calandre, LL. calendra, corrupted
fr. L. cylindrus a cylinder, Gr. ?????????. See {Cylinider}.]
1. 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. One who pursues the business of calendering.
My good friend the calender. --Cawper.
\Cal"en*der\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Calendered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Calendering}.] [Cf. F. calandrer. See {Calender}, n.] To press between rollers for the purpose of making smooth and glossy, or wavy, as woolen and silk stuffs, linens, paper, etc. --Ure. \Cal"en*der\, n. [Per. qalender.] One of a sect or order of fantastically dressed or painted dervishes. |
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