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Re: CHAT: silly names, prepositions

From:John Cowan <cowan@...>
Date:Thursday, March 22, 2001, 12:23
Fabian scripsit:

> A roundabout is a junction between 3 or more roads, where teh cars must > drive around a circle (normally with a grass verge in the centre), before > taking the exit of their choice. All traffic goes clockwise, and cars > entering *seem* to have priority over cars leaving. You can get quite dizzy > if you miss your exit.
Usually called a "traffic circle" in these parts. -- John Cowan cowan@ccil.org One art/there is/no less/no more/All things/to do/with sparks/galore --Douglas Hofstadter