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Arrow = indicator	riccioni	04/03/04
Dear ESL Experts: Do you use "arrow" with the same meaning as "indicator" in U.S. English (EX: Put the indicator/arrow on before turning)? If so, which is more commonly used? Do you say "automatic gear shift" or just "automatic shift"? What is the opposite of "automatic gear shift" (The one that we use here in Europe)? Maybe "manual gear shift"? Again, many, many thanks for your kind help. Regards, Paolo I
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Schoolmarm		04/03/04
Yes, we use both "arrow" and "indicator". We also use "turn signal", "turn indicator" and "blinker". I'd say "blinker" is the most common usage in my area. Other parts of the country may use others of the descriptors more frequently. Actually, we don't say either of those. We say, "automatic transmission" to indicate an automatic shifter and "standard" or "manual transmission" to indicate a manual gear shift. The lever is referred to as the "gear shift" or the "shift lever". JMF

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