Hi, May I know what is the most common name for this device in both BrE and AmE? Thanks a lot!
Mehrgan Key Member Joined Apr 18, 2009 Member Type Other Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran Jan 25, 2013 #1 Hi, May I know what is the most common name for this device in both BrE and AmE? Thanks a lot! Last edited: Jan 25, 2013
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Jan 25, 2013 #2 I (BrE) call it an extension lead. If I wish to be precise/technical, and indicate that it has (for example) four sockets, I will call it a four-gang extension lead.
I (BrE) call it an extension lead. If I wish to be precise/technical, and indicate that it has (for example) four sockets, I will call it a four-gang extension lead.
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 25, 2013 #3 "Power strip" is AmE. Typically there are 6 outlets in a row. File:US-power-strip-rotated.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Power strip" is AmE. Typically there are 6 outlets in a row. File:US-power-strip-rotated.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Jan 25, 2013 #4 SoothingDave said: Typically there are 6 outlets in a row. Click to expand... In my flat, I have German, French and English extension leads with anything from one to four sockets, though I have seen six-gang leads. ps. I have also heard them called wandering leads. I have no idea how common that term is.
SoothingDave said: Typically there are 6 outlets in a row. Click to expand... In my flat, I have German, French and English extension leads with anything from one to four sockets, though I have seen six-gang leads. ps. I have also heard them called wandering leads. I have no idea how common that term is.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jan 25, 2013 #5 I have a local extension lead and it has six sockets- it's more than I am used to. ;-)
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 25, 2013 #6 5jj said: In my flat, I have German, French and English extension leads with anything from one to four sockets, though I have seen six-gang leads. ps. I have also heard them called wandering leads. I have no idea how common that term is. Click to expand... I didn't realize French and German were different. They do make these clever power strips that will take anybody's plug. Buy.com - 220V/240V POWER STRIP/SURGE PROTECTOR WITH 6 UNIVERSAL OUTLETS
5jj said: In my flat, I have German, French and English extension leads with anything from one to four sockets, though I have seen six-gang leads. ps. I have also heard them called wandering leads. I have no idea how common that term is. Click to expand... I didn't realize French and German were different. They do make these clever power strips that will take anybody's plug. Buy.com - 220V/240V POWER STRIP/SURGE PROTECTOR WITH 6 UNIVERSAL OUTLETS
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Jan 25, 2013 #7 SoothingDave said: I didn't realize French and German were different. Click to expand... Sorry, I meant 'Czech' I have no idea how I came to write 'French'.
SoothingDave said: I didn't realize French and German were different. Click to expand... Sorry, I meant 'Czech' I have no idea how I came to write 'French'.