by amtm » Sun Feb 27, 2011 1:11 pm
- Motto: "I'd've written a shorter post, but I didn't have the time."
- Weapon: Sonic Boomer Laser
Diem wrote:#9: Lorries.
Yep, lorries. Those of you born outside the UK may not have this word but for us it's how we differentiate between the types of trucks that have four wheels and tailgates (those would be trucks) and the type of trucks that have many wheels and are designed specifically to pull trailers (those would be lorries).
Growing up in the USA, the word I learned for this is tractor-trailer. That covers any type where there's a separable cab and trailer. Though usually we just say "truck" (or semi or 18-wheeler, depending).
For sale: My entire Transformers and third-party collection. Includes Masterpiece, Generations, Universe, Movie, Prime, Armada/Energon/Cybertron, G1, G2, a few Japanese imports, etc. Many never opened, the rest displayed in enclosed display cases to keep the dust off. A few ads on Craigslist/OfferUp for DC/MD/VA locals, will post on boards or ebay when I have time.