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. short for decalcomania

verb

1. to transfer (a design) by decalcomania

Word History and Origins

Origin of decal¹

First recorded in 1950–55; shortened form of decalcomania

Related Words

• emblem