decal
pronunciation
How to pronounce decal in British English:
UK [ˈdi:kæl]
How to pronounce decal in American English:
US [ˈdiˌkæl, dɪˈkæl]
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- Noun:
- a design fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design to be transferred to the surface
- the art of transfering designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface
Word Origin
- decal (n.)
- by 1909, shortening of decalcomania, from French décalcomanie, from décalquer (18c.) "transferring of a tracing from specially prepared paper to glass, porcelain, etc." (in vogue in France 1840s, England 1862-64), from de- "off" + calquer "to press," from Italian calcare, from Latin calcare "to tread on, press." Time was when there were only printers employed in making the sheets that were stuck on the ware, giving the old-time term of "plain print." This form of decoration was succeeded a few years ago by the decalcomania or "decal." This "decal" is an imported sheet, lithographed, and the little sprigs, flowers and scenes are cut out and stuck on the ware. ["Brick, the Leading Clay Journal," April 1909]
Example
- 1. Very interesting livery and perfectly executed decal work .
- 2. The decal does not adhere to the window .
- 3. It costs around usd 200 after conversion which some might feel a bit pricey for a decal .
- 4. This is a vinyl decal I created .
- 5. Which decal do you want most ?