decalcomania
decalcomania · decalcomanias
Abziehbild
The process of transferring decorative designs onto surfaces using decalsThe process of transferring decorative designs onto surfaces using decals.
/diːˌkælkəˈmeɪnɪə/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The process of transferring decorative designs onto surfaces using decals.
Abziehbild
(countable, uncountable)A decal.
More definitions
- the art of transferring designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface
- either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface
Translations
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By meaning 1
the process of transferring designs onto surfaces using decals:
Origin
Borrowed from French décalcomanie.Borrowed from French décalcomanie.
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Forms
plural: decalcomanias| Singular | decalcomania |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface:decal
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable