| Calender (calender) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Cal"en*der |
| [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.
One who pursues the business of
calendering.
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| Calender (calender) |
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| v. i. | (?) |
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| Cal"en*der |
| [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.
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| Calender (calender) |
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| n. | |
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| Cal"en*der |
|
One of a sect or order of fantastically
dressed or painted dervishes.
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