cal·en·der (k l  n-dr)n. 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.] cal en·der·er n. |
calender1
n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a machine in which paper or cloth is glazed or smoothed by passing between rollers
vb
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) (tr) to subject (material) to such a process
[from French calandre, of unknown origin]
calender2
n
(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 rollersmachine - 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" |
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