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n. - A machine that smoothes or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers

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  • A calender is used in the paper making process.
  • calender paper
  • Desktop calender is nice, download the free version:
  • A calender is being prepared in which the courses will be set forth.
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  • A "calendar" is a chart showing the days, weeks, and months of the year, to "calender" is to press through a machine with rollers to make cloth or paper), while a "colander" is a perforated bowl used to drain food.
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