Questions tagged [image-identification]
To request the identification of words or phrases to describe an image or an object in it. (Use with 'single-word-request' or 'phrase-request' tags)
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What do you call the cut made to a part to facilitate opening a lid?
In engineering, what do you call the cut made to a part to facilitate opening a lid?
See for example the M1 Garand (rifle) buttplate. It has a lid for a compartment for storing tools:
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What do you call the long straight piece of metal set on the ground at bus stops? [closed]
What do you call the long straight pieces of metal, set into the ground, that you find at bus stops (at least in Canada)? People stand next to the post when waiting for the bus.
They look like this:
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Can you please give a name to this type action by kids? [closed]
I asked my son to write few sentences; instead he tried to do naughty things like below. What do I call this type of action by kids in English?
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What do you call the place that terminates a water channel?
What do you call the place that terminates a water channel, as in the image below?
The channel terminates at the concrete wall. What is the name of that? Channel terminator? Channel barrier?
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What is the best adjective to describe when a flag is flying perpendicularly like in this image?
It is Flag Day, and the US flag is on my brain. I can think of erect, unfurled, and at attention to describe a flag flying perpendicularly to the ground in a strong wind, but I feel like I’ve heard ...
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What is this type of gauge/panel called, which is used to divert energy to different parts of an electrical system?
There is a certain type of read-out that I've seen and heard about in sci-fi settings.
The setting, we'll say "the ship" in this example, has a finite amount of energy throughput at any ...
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Name of a circuit element. Switch or toggle? [closed]
What's correct name of this circuit element — switch or toggle?
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What do you call the floor-level space that allows someone to traverse from one floor to another with stairs?
In French it's called a trémie,. This element is unlikely to be a hopper or funnel. What is it called in English?
Would "Stairs aperture" be good enough for people to understand?
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What do you call this device that floats in the water at ports?
I've seen lots of these, at ports, floating on the water:
I don't have a clue about what they are called.
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What do you call concrete structures protecting beaches?
What do you call beach protective structures like the one in the picture?
I found a number of possible words but not sure which is most appropriate:
pier, jetty, wharf, quay, staith, groyne/groin, ...
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Is there a specific word for glasses that come apart at the bridge?
I have never seen this before, spectacles which come apart in the middle and can be clicked back together again.
Is there a word for this?
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What's this window position called?
If there is even the English name for this, please tell me.
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What's the proper name for this pectoral muscles movement? [closed]
What's the proper name for this pectoral muscles movement:
Not to be confused with pec bounce.
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What's the name of this praying type sitting posture? [closed]
What's the name of this praying type sitting posture? May be sad.
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How do you describe this body position?
My best guess is "man putting his hand on his head" but I know there's something less gothic than that.
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What's the word for those video rectangles of each person on Skype?
In a group call on a Skype or Zoom session, there are these video screens for each person:
What are these video containers called?
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What is this type of sign called in English?
It's at the entrance to my apartment. What is this type/style of signage called?
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What's the name of this stand look thing mounted on bike's handle?
What's the name of this stand look thing mounted on bike's handle?
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What's the proper english name for this mechanical tool to remove bolts of the door?
What's the proper english name for this mechanical tool to remove bolts of the door?
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Expression for "impression of a dead insect on a paper"
Is there a term to describe the impression of a insect that is formed if the same is crushed between the pages of the book. Or the impression of a mosquito that is killed in between our palms.
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What are these things that surround museum exhibits called?
I'm trying to find the correct naming for these things in the image:
It's the things that surround the exhibits in a museum, and sometimes they delimit a walking area to guide visitors along. I'm ...
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Correct word for a little toy that always stands up?
In Spanish, we have a word for a little toy that always stand up, "tentetieso".
I want to search for those toys in English, but I can't find the correct word or specific description to find them.
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What are these pieces of cooking equipment called? [closed]
I decided to write down all the recipes I know to my website in English. However, I realized that I do not know what many common items are called. To make things even more confusing, I do not know if ...
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What is this decoration called that's found around ceilings and doors?
What is this decoration called that's found around ceilings and doors, as shown in the images below?
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What do you call a robe that's parted in the middle and is longer in the back?
I have a reference picture of what I'm actually talking about, it's the.. coat/robe that the elf is wearing below. It's got like this tear-drop skirt, and I'm not sure whether 'coat' or 'robe' is more ...
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A double-D / A cap / A beanie / A bonnet
1- I'm writing a story and one of my characters wears a bonnet. I searched the internet for some examples but then, I found other names like: A double-D / A cap / A beanie / A bonnet. Now I’m confused ...
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What do we call people who stand in the street food shops selling their stuffs?
What do they call them in the UK?
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The word for an image that is only there to drag attention
Is there a word for the image that is only intended to draw attention?
Attention catcher? Attention grabber?
Those are usually very bright and eye-catching, may be placed as a thumbnail of the ...
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What do you call this bathroom item that is filled with water for people to dip their feet in?
Usually found in the bathroom. Also, in certain old films, you'd see characters dip their feet in them (they would be filled with hot water) in the winter.
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What is this white round plastic container called? [closed]
What do we call this type of round-shaped plastic container?
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The name of red box for packaging coca cola bottles [closed]
What is the red plastic box (shown in the image below) called in English? It is used for packaging coca cola bottles, and holds about 24 of them.
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Where is the ‘abaft the beam’?
Please point out where ‘abaft the beam’ is on this picture. I cannot find it.
abaft
adv. Toward the stern.
prep. Toward the stern from
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What do you call a contraption for holding newspapers?
In Austria, there is newspaper holder that looks like this:
This allows you to hold newspapers in a more convenient way:
Is there a better word for this device in American English than newspaper ...
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Is there a word for near the tip of an object?
I am designing a device with two similar components close to its tip, see below. I need some descriptors to tell the two components apart. What would be the best words to describe the positions? ...
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What is this thing in the picture called in English? [closed]
What is that thing that opens usually on top of the window called?
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What does a King wear? [closed]
Should I call it outfit or what?
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Word(s) for cardboard box whose flaps slide into slots to hold lid closed
What is the word(s) for the type of cardboard box whose lid can be held closed without tape. Specifically, the sides have slots and the lid has flaps that slide into the slots to be held in place by ...
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How to describe this body position? [duplicate]
How to describe the body gesture in this image?
(Sculpture by Anthony Gormley, photo from Teri Gidlof via Pinterest)
Is it natural to say this guy is curling up himself, with his arms holding his ...
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Picture at top of article
Many online news articles and blog posts begin with a large image at the very top of the article, usually showing the subject or something that causes association thereto if the subject is not ...
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What is the name of this thing shown in "Call Me By Your Name" movie?
What is the name of this thing shown in "Call Me By Your Name" movie? It looks like an antique object.
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Is There a Name for the Lines of an Arrowhead?
Given an arrow head symbol, formed by two lines, is there a name for each of these lines, individually?
If not, perhaps a term that could be used to clearly convey that idea?
For example: "...
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What do you call this black, rectangular clamp in English?
I want to search for images of this clamp. What do you call this in English?
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What do we call a house built with random material?
I am looking for a term to describe the actual houses inside slums, shanty towns or spontaneous settlements? Please check out the attached to know exactly what I mean.
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What is the name of this thing like a building on top of a roof?
It's like a building on top of a roof. I don’t know how to describe it too well, but you can walk out of it and be on the actual building's roof. This building thing is always on a roof, and can have ...
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Would you call this a plaque, or would you use another word?
This sculpture has a plate accompanying it giving a description of the subject. The title is "Statue of Pan", and then it goes on to describe a woodland deity.
What would you call this plate? Would ...
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What word can we use to refer to the dome-like street/road and bowl-like street?
I already did some research on google regarding this, but it doesn't seem to suit my expectations. I searched with the term "curved road", but it appears that it's just a road with a turning. I'm a ...
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Rebus Ad in London tube: "your closet dreams"?
Hello,
I’m wondering if anyone can help me to get the meaning of the last sentence in this tube advertisement (attached).
I’ve deciphered the first part:
Let's face it, ironing just isn’t in ...
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What would you call this fenced training area for horses? [closed]
What would you call this fenced area used for training horses?
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What is the English word for this big pipe?
In Cellular (2004) movie, There is a scene at the top of building construction, Ryan jumped into some big sliding pipe to escape from the Ethan.
Is there any English word for this big pipe ?
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What is the single name for this switch thing? [closed]
I found this switch in South India. It is not moving and also I don't know
how to use it.
(click on image to enlarge it)
What is the single name for this switch thing ?