calender
Americannoun
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a machine in which cloth, paper, or the like, is smoothed, glazed, etc., by pressing between rotating cylinders.
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a machine for impregnating fabric with rubber, as in the manufacture of automobile tires.
verb (used with object)
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verb
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Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of calender
1505–15; < Middle French calandre, by vowel assimilation < *colandre < Vulgar Latin *colendra, for Latin cylindrus cylinder; compare Middle English calendrer (< Anglo-French ) as name of occupation
Example Sentences
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Pencil these ideas into your 2020 calender, and don’t be surprised if they achieve permanent marker status.
From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2020
Separately, Mr. Angelle held private meetings with representatives from the same companies, according to a copy of his calender, obtained through a public records request.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2018
But a recent decision by the Executive Committee has two events now also coming off the calender.
From Golf Digest • Mar. 30, 2017
Dwight Howard continued to be the best center in the NBA, but the man carried bad vibes with him all through the calender year, from the east coast to the west.
From The Guardian • Dec. 28, 2012
“Ay, where the Frenchmen live that calender worsted,” returned Giles.
From The Armourer's Prentices by Hennessy, W.J.
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