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calender

Noun, Verb (transitive)

Cal=en=der

WORDNET DICTIONARY

calender(n = noun.artifact) - a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers;

Derived forms verb calender₁, adjective calendrical₁

calender(v = verb.contact) - press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets; "calender paper"

Derived form noun calender₁

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calender, n. [F. calandre, LL. calendra, corrupted fr. L. cylindrus a cylinder, Gr. . See Cylinider.].

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. [1913 Webster]
One who pursues the business of calendering. [1913 Webster]
"My good friend the calender." [1913 Webster]

calender, v. i. [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. [1913 Webster]

calender, n. [Per. qalender.].

One of a sect or order of fantastically dressed or painted dervishes. [1913 Webster]

calender, n. & v.
--n. a machine in which cloth, paper, etc., is pressed by rollers to glaze or smooth it.
--v.tr. press in a calender.

Etymology

F calendre(r), of unkn. orig.

VB smooth, smoothen, plane, file, mow, shave, level, roll, macadamize, polish, burnish, calender, glaze, iron, hot-press, mangle, lubricate.