'Calender' definitions:
Definition of 'calender'
(from WordNet)
noun
A machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
verb
Press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets; "calender paper"
Definition of 'Calender'
From: GCIDE
- Calender \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. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Calender'
From: GCIDE
- Calender \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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. One who pursues the business of calendering. [1913 Webster]
- My good friend the calender. --Cawper. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Calender'
From: GCIDE
- Calender \Cal"en*der\, n. [Per. qalender.] One of a sect or order of fantastically dressed or painted dervishes. [1913 Webster]