I ask in the context of window or bumper stickers.
2006-11-15 05:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A decal is a kind of sticker which you can put on your windshield which is transparent plastic. Usually you soak the decal in warm water and then slide it on to your windshield.
We used to put this kind of decal on model airplanes.
In general the difference between a decal and an ordinary bumper sticker is that a decal can be transferred from another medium to the surface where you stick it.
2006-11-15 05:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by True Blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
decal is american for sticker, or sticky label..as in bumper sticker or the styling detail on cars and vans, usually a transfer as opposed to painted on.
2006-11-15 13:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A decal or transfer is a plastic, cloth or paper substrate that has printed on it a pattern that can be moved to another surface upon contact, usually with the aid of heat or water.
2006-11-15 13:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by y 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A sticker
2006-11-15 13:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lewisthelab 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You've got it. It's a sticker or bumper sticker usually used for advertising or identification.
2006-11-15 13:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by Dee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
decal = (n) a design fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design to be transferred to the surface
(n) the art of transfering designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface
2006-11-15 13:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by suctioncup83616 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a decal is a type of sticker. for example when you make model aeroplanes etc, you stick decals on them.
2006-11-15 13:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by ABC123 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In good old English terms a STICKER !!!
2006-11-15 13:51:45 · answer #8 · answered by jsk22671 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a picture, design, or label made to be transferred (as to glass) from specially prepared paper
2006-11-15 13:38:12 · answer #9 · answered by Chris J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word is short for "decalcomania."
2006-11-15 13:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋