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Calder

American  
[kawl-der] / ˈkɔl dər /

noun

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


Calder British  
/ ˈkɔːldə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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As a coach, he led the Adirondack Red Wings to the American Hockey League Calder Cup championship in 1992.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Travel journalist Simon Calder said the expansion of Gatwick Airport would be "nothing but an overwhelming positive" for passengers.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

After Henshall's departure from the series, Tosh was promoted to DI and joined by Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen as Det Insp Ruth Calder.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Calder knows he will get some grief from readers for falling for the scam.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Calder groped around for his pentomino as his teacher erased the board.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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