British English Vs American English

British English Vs American English

British English	American English	Meaning
Broach	Pin	A piece of jawellery with a pin on the back of it,that can be fastened to your clothes
Trainers	Sneakers	A soe that you wear for sport or as informal clothing
Court Shoes	Pumps	A womens forrmal soe that is plain and does not cover the top part of the foot
Bumbag	Fanny Pack	A small bag attaced to a belt and worn around the waist, to keep money in
Dressing Gown	Bathrobe	A long loose piece of clothing,usually with a belt,worn in-doors over night clothes,for example when you first get out of bed
Polo Neck	Turtleneck Sweater	A high round polar made when the neck of a piece of clothing is folded over
Tram	Streetcar	A vehicle driven by electricity,that runs on rails along the street of a town and carries passengers
Abseil	Rappel	To go down a steep cliff or rock while attaced to a rope,pushing againts the slope or rock with your feet
Maize	Corn	A tall plant ground for its large yellow graints that are use for making flour or eaten as a vegetable
Skiping Rope	Jump Rope	a piece of rope,usually wiyh the handle at each end,that you hold,turn over your head and then jump over,for fun or to keep fit
Climbing Frame	Jungle Gym	A stucture made of metal bars joined together for childrent to climb an play on
Wellington	Rubber Boot	One of a pair of long rubber boots usually reaching alomost up to the knee,that you wear to stop your feet getting wet
Holdall	Duffel Bag	Large bag made of strong cloth or soft leather,used when you are travelling for carrying cloths
Drawing Pin	Thumbtack	A sort pin whith a large round flat head,use especially for fastening paper to board or wall
Dress Circle	Frist Balcony	The first level of sites above the ground floor in a theater
Garden	Yard	A piece of land next to or arround your house where you can grow flowers fruit vegetable etc,usually with a lawn
Sleeping Partner	Silent Partner	person who has put money into business company but who is not actually involved in running it
Catapult	Slingshot	A stick shaped like a Y with a rubber band attached to it,using by children for shooting stones
Slip Road	Ramp	a road used for driving onto or off a major road such as a motorway or interstate
Mum	Mom	(informal) a mother

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