Word of the day

[steve_sordy]

I was doing a bike build with my grandson and he asked me where does the word "decal" come from?

So, I looked it up!

It is from a French word "decalcomania" meaning "the art of transferring pictures".

Who knew? (well, the French obviously!)

 

[Stihldog]

I discovered a term several years ago that I never knew. “Freeze the balls off of a brass monkey“.

Lots of nautical sayings out there where I never knew the origin.

 

[Mikerb]

....a brass monkey being a pyramid shaped brass stand that held several cannon balls. When very cold the brass contracted to the extent the cannon balls started to fall from the frame.

Closer to home for you @Stihldog ..............look up " he has a chip on his shoulder"

 

[Stihldog]

Closer to home for you @Stihldog ..............look up " he has a chip on his shoulder"

I think that’s a US term?
“Elbows up”and “Gloves Off” is a Canadian term that is often used during our national sport. Sometimes “Hey Buddy” is used moments before either of terms are said.

Finished off with “sorry boot dat”.