calender

cal·en·der (k

n-d

A machine in which paper or cloth is made smooth and glossy by being pressed through rollers.

tr.v. cal·en·dered, cal·en·der·ing, cal·en·ders

To press (paper or cloth) in the rollers of such a machine.

[French calandre, from Vulgar Latin *colendra, alteration (possibly influenced by Latin columna, column) of Latin cylindrus, roller; see cylinder.]

calen·der·er n.

calender¹

(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a machine in which paper or cloth is glazed or smoothed by passing between rollers

(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) (tr) to subject (material) to such a process

[from French calandre, of unknown origin]

calender²

(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a member of a mendicant order of dervishes in Turkey, Iran, and India

[from Persian kalandar]

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Noun	1.	calender - a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
Verb	1.	calender - press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets; "calender paper" press - place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers"

Translations

calender

n → Kalander m

vt → kalandern

calender [ˈkælɪndəʳ] n (Tech) → calandra

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Each Calender took the one he preferred, and began to play a well-known air, while the ladies sang the words of the song.

The Arabian Nights by Lang, Andrew View in context

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