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I can't help it, but I still do some involuntary clenching of the lower parts when I see the sign ball-trap out in the French countryside. It actually means "clay-pigeon shooting".

Sent by: Mike T

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Andy, Surrey 2010-11-12

This made me smile as I remember that same involuntry clenching the first time I saw a sign for ball-trap on a French roadside.

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Dominique, Brighouse 2010-09-03

Though I'm a woman, I understand your disarray! However, it may comfort you to know that it's pronounced "bal", as in a dancing event. Hope you can relax a little...

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