Meaning & use
decal
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A design or picture printed on special paper or film so it can be transferred onto another surface, such as glass, metal, or plastic.
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She stuck a decal of her favorite band on her laptop case.
The skateboard was covered in colorful decals.
A note on using this word
Short for 'decalcomania'; in everyday use it's essentially interchangeable with 'sticker,' though decals often imply a more permanent or professionally applied design.
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