noun
- a machine with heated rollers used to smooth, glaze, or press paper, cloth, or other materials
Usage: industrial
verb
- to press or smooth with a calender machine
Usage: industrial
Examples
- The paper mill uses a calender to give the paper a smooth finish.
- Textile workers operate the calender to press the fabric.
- The calender applies heat and pressure to create glossy paper.
- They will calender the material to remove wrinkles.
- The printing company calendered the paper before packaging.
- Heavy-duty calenders are essential in paper manufacturing.