Calder

[ kawl-der ]

/ ˈkɔl dər /

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noun

Alexander, 1898–1976, U.S. sculptor; originator of mobiles.

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How to use Calder in a sentence

Apparently, Calder modeled directly in plaster rather than starting out in clay or wax.
"Cheval" of a Different Color|Blake Gopnik|November 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: Alexander Calder's plasters change our eye for his bronzes.
"Cheval" of a Different Color|Blake Gopnik|November 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
From Calder to bedazzled tribal cuffs, the jewels at New York Fashion Week are oversized and outrageous.
All That Glitters|Alisa Gould-Simon|February 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Captain Calder was immediately sent off with the despatch, and arrived in London on the 3d of March.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXLII. Vol. LV. April, 1844|Various

One of his neighbors was James Calder, who was a trustee of his church, and Mr. Crookshanks lived near by.
A Portrait of Old George Town|Grace Dunlop Ecker
Thus Craig's expedition seemed to be going straight to its doom unless Calder could intercept it and give it orders to return.
Naval Warfare|James R. Thursfield
If Jim Benny had shot Calder he must have had good reason for it.
The Sweep Winner|Nat Gould
"He was a pal of Calder's; about the only one he had," Jim remarked.
The Sweep Winner|Nat Gould

British Dictionary definitions for Calder

Calder

/ (ˈkɔːldə) /

noun

Alexander. 1898–1976, US sculptor, who originated mobiles and stabiles (moving or static abstract sculptures, generally suspended from wire).

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