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View synonyms for decal

decal

[ dee-kal, dih-kal ]

noun

  1. a specially prepared paper bearing a picture or design for transfer to wood, metal, glass, etc.
  2. the picture or design itself.

verb (used with object)

, de·caled or de·called, de·cal·ing or de·cal·ling.
  1. to apply decals on.

decal

/ dɪˈkæl; ˈdiːkæl /

noun

  1. See decalcomania
    short for decalcomania

verb

  1. to transfer (a design) by decalcomania

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Word History and Origins

Origin of decal1

First recorded in 1950–55; shortened form of decalcomania

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