Familiar things that, as it turned out, have their own and strange names (18 photos)

Many people do not pay attention that many things that we well know, turns out to have their own names. Like how we call disposable aluminum containers in which couriers carry us lunch? Uh-uh ... it seems to be nothing, it's just ... a thing. And similar a whole host of examples! And some things have many names. For example, zipper tongue. Someone calls him "runner", others "doggy?" or slider. Well, as it turned out, everything is not so simple! Let's understand.

Mol





A mole is an ordinary nozzle for modern mops. Most often made of microfiber and nylon.

Octothorp



The well-known lattice sign has the tricky name octotorp, which was invented by American engineers back in the 1960s.

Zarf



Zarf is a special accessory for coffee and tea cups without pens. Can be metal, paper or plastic. And for For most people, this is just a cup holder!

Lemniscate



Everyone knows the sign of infinity, which was previously so loved romantic persons, is a flat algebraic curve under the name of Bernoulli's lemniscate.

Ear pads



The ear pads are the part of the headphones that comes into contact with the ears. person. For large headphones, they are soft pads with the inside of the cups. The little ones have silicone tips, put on the body of the headphones themselves.

Murmuration



Murmuration is a curious natural phenomenon in which birds huddle in flocks and fly synchronously, without interfering with each other at all friend.

punt



A punt is a notch found at the bottom of wine bottles.

Slider



The zipper is called a zipper. However, the lock that slides over it also has its own name - the slider.

Pantograph



The metal "horns" carried by the tram are called pantograph. It acts as a current collector, providing power and vehicle movement.

Curler



Such a strange name is worn by ordinary eyelash curlers.

Armhole



An armhole is a cutout for a sleeve.

Muntin



Muntin (croaker) is an ordinary crossbar in a window frame. It acts as a support for window glass, and also improves the external window view, making it more attractive.

pilli



It turns out that pills are pellets that often form on your favorite things after a few socks.

Correx



Correx is a type of packaging that is able to retain its original appearance even after mechanical impact. More often confectionery products are packed in it - sweets, marshmallows, marmalade and cookies.

cassette



This is a disposable aluminum container that people love to use. practical housewives. Also, the cassette can be found on board aircraft. It is often used in the organization of in-flight meals.

Cleavage



This strange word is called a deep neckline on women's clothing, which stretches from the collarbone to the chest (in some cases lower).

Atomizer



Atomizers are small spray bottles intended for the storage of spirits. Sometimes they are used for distribution of probes.

Nyasha



Nyasha is not only an affectionate nickname, but also a designation for a swampy swamp, in which there is a lot of dirt and mud.