decal

noun

Meaning

A design or picture prepared on a special paper for sticking onto a surface and then transferring onto another, such as glass or pottery.

Examples

The car had a racing stripe decal on its side.
She carefully applied the decal to the ceramic mug.

Synonyms: sticker, transfer, graphic, emblem

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decal

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːkæl/, /dɪˈkæl/

Definition

A design or picture prepared on a special paper for sticking onto a surface and then transferring onto another, such as glass or pottery.

Examples

The car had a racing stripe decal on its side.
She carefully applied the decal to the ceramic mug.
He bought a sheet of temporary tattoos, which are a type of decal.

How to Use decal

apply a decal (collocation): To place or stick a decal onto a surface. — "You need to apply the decal carefully to avoid bubbles."
remove a decal (collocation): To take off a decal from a surface. — "Heat can help to remove a stubborn decal."
decal on something (prepositional phrase): Indicating the surface to which a decal is attached. — "There was a small decal on the back window."

Synonyms of decal

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