English versus English

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Good day folks.
Do you place a boot in the trunk or a trunk in the boot? I am posting this because the use of a "torch" where a "flashlight" is required could be dangerous. These discussions have been seen elsewhere, but I didn't find one on the forums here.


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~998cc
 
These discussions have been seen elsewhere, but I didn't find one on the forums here.


The following has been in the Tech. Info. sticky for many years.

US = UK terminlogy

Motorcycle = Motorbike
Plug wire = HT (High Tension) lead
Rim lock = Security bolt
Wrench = Spanner
Fender = Mudguard
Triple tree = Yoke
Ground = Earth
Fork tube = Stanchion
Gear shift = Gear change
Muffler = Silencer
Gasoline = Petrol
Petcock = Petrol/Fuel tap
Wrist pin = Gudgeon pin
Zerk fitting = Grease nipple
Lifters = Tappets
Counterclockwise = Anticlockwise
Bushing/s = Bush/es
Snap ring = Circlip
Footpeg = Footrest
Transmission = Gearbox
License plate = Number plate
Kerosene = Paraffin
Axle = Spindle
Denatured alcohol = Methylated spirit (or "meths")
High beam = Main beam
Low beam = Dipped (or Dip) beam
Blinkers/Flashers/Turn signals = (Direction) Indicators
Set screw = Grub screw (as a "set screw" in the UK is a fully threaded bolt with a hexagon head)
Tube wrench = Box spanner
Box-end wrench = Ring spanner
Allen wrench = Allen key
Adjustable wrench = "Adjustable" (spanner) or "Shifter"
Vise grip = Mole grip
Breaking-in = Running-in
Flashlight = Torch
Pinging = Pinking
Hose clamp = Jubilee clip
Bondo = Body filler
Rim band = Rim tape
Headlamp bucket = Headlamp shell
Lever perch = Lever bracket
Fiberglass = GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)/Fibreglass
Pry = Prise
Vise = Vice
Kickstand = Side stand
Tire iron/spoon = Tyre lever
DC generator = Dynamo
 
A lot of English has been Americanized as well how its pronounced and how its spelled.
 
Yeah, I was reading just this week when someone said to use a torch to look inside a gas tank.
This could cause an unknowing Yank a lot of trouble.
Jaydee
 
I believe some common sense is required. Then over the years of dabbling moderately with English items I've grown accustomed to the vocabulary somewhat.... I do get lost with some of the regional dialect though..... I think they do it on purpose too because I've heard them shift as I walked up.
 
There's English English, American English, and then there's Texas English, ya hee ah?

Slick
 
The one that makes me cringe the most is aluminium when it's pronounced in America as "aluminum" very odd that one
Also spelling tyre with an "I" IE tire !
How did that happen?
But the differences are great imo gives us something to talk about along with the weather!
 
The one that makes me cringe the most is aluminium when it's pronounced in America as "aluminum" very odd that one


Also spelling tyre with an "I" IE tire !
How did that happen?

 
So essentially the English do what they do with their language because after all it's their language, and they just like the sound of it.... Okay. I can do that one without running my mouth.... Y'all with me, or for you central northern boys y'uns.
 
So essentially the English do what they do with their language because after all it's their language, and they just like the sound of it.... Okay. I can do that one without running my mouth.... Y'all with me, or for you central northern boys y'uns.

Rather than hit 'like', I'll jest say "ah kin git aholt of that!"

Slick
 
There's English English, American English, and then there's Texas English, ya hee ah?

Slick

Don't forget New England English (separated into Northern and flatland dialects) Ayup-I'll have another beah ovah heah Mr Waitah.
 
I believe it was Oscar Wilde who said in reference to the English "the fact that we have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language."
 
I guess it's far better than speaking old Norse or old English...... What a combo those grew to become, and then throw in the garbage from the rest of partial civilization.
 
I am TriEnglual: born and raised in America, married a Brit whose parents were publicans (not to be confused with Republicans) in Hamps and now live in NZ married to a Kiwi.
 
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