Sam Thompson Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Does anyone else think that a glossary of the different terms that people around the world use would be helpful? I mean things like: monkey wrench/stillsons, hood/bonnet, drilling/lump(?) hammer etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko 58 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I sure do i under stand most things like cresent wrench/shifter etc lots of different wording out there , I have been a tradesman for 35 years i still get confused From the land of OZ Onya mate! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) You would have to make something that has a pic of the tool and then all the common offcial names that are assigned to it. Then another block that contained nicknames. It would be quite the task. Think about the fact that in the USA we have about five different regional names for soft drinks, ex. POP, Soda, Cola, Coke.... Edited May 28, 2009 by ChrisB typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Thompson Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I bet you don't have dandelion and burdock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 are you talking about an online depositary of the information ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Thompson Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'm talking about a tool to help us all understand each other's information. Some of the differences in the use of words can be confusing. For example: An English man would be in far more danger than an American if his pants were on fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I see your point ...funny we all are speaking English but! I think your own to something here. I know in America that the different area's say things in a different way . a few years ago Reader's Digest put out a dictionary on American Colloqulalism that really pointed that out... How would you suggest going about this ...posting a picture with a question as what do you call this where your from? Edited May 28, 2009 by jimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Perhaps an add on to the language translation page. kings english? I know about boots spanners bonnets wings and such from 6 yrs of MGs and Healys. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I bet you don't have dandelion and burdock! Wanna bet! I fight like crazy to keep those ignorant weeds from growing in my pasture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Step on to my place I have more of each than is logical. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Thompson Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Yes... But we drink them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Yes... But we drink them! With access to some of the worlds great beer, Yes but why??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Thompson Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 It's a special concoction for putting children off fizzy drinks for ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Wanna bet! I fight like crazy to keep those ignorant weeds from growing in my pasture. Goats LOVE dandelions though I don't know about Burdock. I actually had to collect and spread dandelion seeds when we first moved here. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 BLACKSMITH TOOLS EXPLAINED This dictionary was started on IForgeIron over two years ago. It is worth reviewing once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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