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calendering

cal·en·der
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh n-der]
    • /ˈkæl ən dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh n-der]
    • /ˈkæl ən dər/

Definitions of calendering word

  • noun calendering a machine in which cloth, paper, or the like, is smoothed, glazed, etc., by pressing between rotating cylinders. 1
  • noun calendering a machine for impregnating fabric with rubber, as in the manufacture of automobile tires. 1
  • verb with object calendering to press in a calender. 1
  • noun calendering Present participle of calender. 1
  • noun calendering The process of pressing paper, etc. in a calender. 0

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Origin of calendering

First appearance:

before 1505
One of the 26% oldest English words
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

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Parts of speech for Calendering

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

calendering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

calendering usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for calendering

verb calendering

  • register — a list or record of such acts, events, etc.
  • detail — The details of something are its individual features or elements.
  • spell out — to name, write, or otherwise give the letters, in order, of (a word, syllable, etc.): Did I spell your name right?
  • note — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
  • place — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.

Antonyms for calendering

verb calendering

  • withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
  • disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
  • disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
  • disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
  • straighten — make straight

Top questions with calendering

  • what is calendering in textiles?

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