Posted by curtm on September 6, 2006, at 16:27:46
In reply to OK, folks -- SURVEY TIME!!!, posted by Racer on September 6, 2006, at 1:41:05
These are very interesting questions you ask. Many people go through life without any concern for their vocabulary. It is extremely important that we give such considerations to such serious matters.
> This is a silly one, and it really won't be interesting to anyone except me, but...
>
> 1. Bucket or pail?A bucket is used when you need something to kick!
A pail is what you use any other time.>
> 2. Faucet, spigot, or tap?
>A faucet is what you get water out of.
A spigot is what you get wine out of.
A tap is what you get beer out of.
> 3. Tractor-trailer or trailer-truck?
>A tractor-trailer is a typical semi hauler.
A trailer-truck is the same, but backing up.> Which do you use, or do you use some combination of them?
>I usually use a combination of them depending on the application. I hope this helps.
> Or, if you'd prefer, just how crazy do you think I am for asking about this?No comment.
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