Found 2 items, similar to calender.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: calender calender n : a machine that smoothes or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers v : press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets; “calender paper”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Calender Calender \Cal"en*der\, n. [Per. qalender.] One of a sect or order of fantastically dressed or painted dervishes. [1913 Webster] 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] 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]