supercalender

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verb

su·​per·​cal·​en·​der ˈsü-pər-ˌka-lən-dər How to pronounce supercalender (audio)
supercalendered; supercalendering; supercalenders

transitive verb

: to process (paper) in a supercalender

supercalender

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noun

: a stack of highly polished calender rolls used to give an extra finish to paper

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supercalender was in 1873

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Cite this Entry

“Supercalender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercalender. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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