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Default Re: Same word, different meaning

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Hi Mark,

hood UK - type of hat US - front of the car (the bonnet in UK)
trunk UK - elephant's 'nose' US - rear of the car (the boot in UK)
These two also have their UK meaning in the US.

Torch UK - flashlight US - flaming stick
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