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Strangely, though a refrigerator is usually just a "fridge", we never talk about a "fridge lorry"
Same where I come from. I had no idea she was talking about a refrigerator, how did you figure that out, she has yet to answer my questions about a definition.
When she started talking about ships, I assumed (I know, that's always dangerous!) that she meant there were several in the neighborhood who had boats. I know she lives not far from the sea/water and, therefore, ships/boats/etc.
Of course, we once had a 'brand' of refrigerators that used the name "Frigidaire." Rather a poor play on words and somewhat limiting as to the kinds of products they could offer. Sears (of the Robuck, kind) always offered a 'store-brand' of most appliances. I always assumed (there I go, again!) that their "Hotpoint" products were made by "Frigidaire!"
Funny how many brand names become common nouns and even verbs! "Coke" is often used to mean almost any soft drink. "Google" is now a verb. Of course, many drop the "I" from iPod and add the "pod" to lots of stuff!
Finally, there is the British car part that has been taken over by the computer industry: "Boot!" :rotfl"
