speed humps

[Garson O'Toole]

Speed hump was mentioned on the list in January 2003.

http://listserv.linguistlist.org/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ADS-L;uonZ6A;200301041110190500A

A "speed hump" appears to be wider than a "speed bump" based on images
and descriptions given in the following links.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_hump
http://www.trafficcalming.net/speed_humps.htm

On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 6:55 PM, Jonathan Lighter <wuxxmupp2000 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> While driving in an unfamiliar part of town this week, my glance fell upon a
> roadside sign advertising
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> SPEED HUMPS
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> Naturally I assumed I'd strayed into a demi-monde area. But imagine my
> chagrin when I found that the sign was merely warning motorists against what
> us regular people call "speed bumps."
>
> It was an official municipal-type sign, too.
>
> JL
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