English-American Dictionary

[MoggyTech]

Toilet/Lavatory/Can/Head

I mention this as if you get a UK and American Mechanic working on the same car, it can cause some confusion.

[bigginger]

Yes, all too often you find yourself discussing toilets with mechanics, don't you
a

[Kevin]

all too often you find yourself discussing toilets with mechanics,

Now you are talking about the modern quality of parts.

[Judge]

Yes, all too often you find yourself discussing toilets with mechanics, don't you
a

Lavatories, please

[bigginger]

Why? Both are rather silly euphemisms
a

[Judge]

Then why use either?
b

[bigginger]

Because the alternatives would be frowned upon on this board, that's why
a

[Judge]

Would they have you checked how many times one particular alternative has been used

[bigginger]

Life's too short
a

[Judge]

Agreed

[downsey]

side valve---flat head or flatty
petrol---gas or fuel
gearbox--transmission, tranny, trans
rear axle--rear end
rev counter--tachometer
tick over--idle
arry potta'---harry potter

[bigginger]

1098 engine---starter motor
Sidevalve engine---heater motor

[Cam]

1098 engine---starter motor
Sidevalve engine---heater motor

I like that!

It is not just US/UK terminology difference that causes confusion either! When I was driving for a haulage company, a guy asked me if I had got my 'truck'. I said yes it's parked over there but he meant a sack truck (small trolley). He referred to the lorry as a 'wagon' and not a 'truck'.

[bigginger]

I try... ;)

[dp]

Toilet/Lavatory/Can/Head

I mention this as if you get a UK and American Mechanic working on the same car, it can cause some confusion.

So just to combobulate, let's settle on ablutions

[tongo]

What is the American spanner actually used for?