HyperDic: decalcomania

English > 2 senses of the word decalcomania:
NOUNartifactdecalcomania, decaleither a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface
actdecalcomaniathe art of transfering designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface
English > decalcomania: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningEither a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface.
Synonymdecal
Broaderdesign, pattern, figureA decorative or artistic work
transfer paperA paper that is coated with a preparation for transferring a design to another surface
Spanishcalcomanía, decalcomanía
Catalancalcomania
English > decalcomania: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe art of transfering designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface.
Broaderart, artistic creation, artistic productionThe creation of beautiful or significant things
Spanishdecalcomanía

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