calender

/ˈkæləndər/
/ˈkælɪndə/
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Other forms: calenders; calendered; calendering

Definitions of calender
  1. noun
    a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
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    type of:
    machine
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
  2. verb
    press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets
    “calender paper”
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    type of:
    press
    place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkæləndər/
UK
/ˈkælɪndə/
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