Calder

[ kawl-der ]

noun
  1. Alexander, 1898–1976, U.S. sculptor; originator of mobiles.

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How to use Calder in a sentence

  • Thus Craig's expedition seemed to be going straight to its doom unless Calder could intercept it and give it orders to return.

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  • If Jim Benny had shot Calder he must have had good reason for it.

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  • "He was a pal of Calder's; about the only one he had," Jim remarked.

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British Dictionary definitions for Calder

Calder

/ (ˈkɔːldə) /


noun
  1. Alexander. 1898–1976, US sculptor, who originated mobiles and stabiles (moving or static abstract sculptures, generally suspended from wire).

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