I can never find a translation file for converting commonly used terms for
tools and equipment in the UK for the equivalent term used in the USA ,
or vice versa, often involves trade names.
This is my start - please reply adding others or any possible errors

UK term : USA term

Allen Key : Hex key
Avo (meter) , [old analogue multimeter ] : ?
earth [voltage reference] : ground
enameled copper wire : magnet wire
Gilbows : tinsnips
Hellerman pliers ,(triple prong sleeving expanders) : ?
mains (power) [electricity supply company power feed ] : line (power)
Mole grips : lock jaw pliers, vice grips
plug in power supply : wall wart
spanner : wrench
scope (oscilloscope) : o'scope
screwdriver : driver ?
Stilsons : pipewrench
thou (measurement, 1/1000 of an inch) : mil
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