Terminology - new word needed for targets.

[Shane]

Why do so many tree folk refer to things below trees as targets?

Thinking of sheds, greenhouses, ponds etc.

 

In my book a target is something to be aimed at - not a prospective write-off.

 

Should they be referred to as something else?

 

Anyone got a sensible suggestion? I can only think of 'Obstacle' but that's a bit boring,

[Mark Bolam]

'Profit-stoppers'.

[skyhuck]

Is it not an abbreviation of "possible targets"??

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

asset

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

obstacles in the DZ

[Rich2484]

American targets.......

 

No offence ELG.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

when we say target we are referring to damages/insurance hence asset is the only really suitable word other than target, target being obvious as it could be "hit" like your finances would take the "hit" if an "asset" is lost or damaged

[Shane]

The best thesaurus options seem to be Impedance or restriction.

Not so easy to get right on the risk assessment though.

 

There must be something better.

[leafcut]

How about a simple-HAZARD. I totally agree that the word "target" mis represents what the item is. On your risk assesment brief do you say "and oh dont forget the target-hut, fence, dolls house etc, no, its merely a play on old english and legislative parlance. They are HAZARDS to me and most other folk...Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

[Grais]

as already stated....

 

ob·sta·cle

/ˈäbstəkəl/

Noun

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

Synonyms

impediment - hindrance - obstruction - barrier - hurdle

 

Never refered to them, obstacles in the drop zone, as anything but.

Targets must be an American thing ?

 

PS: in all honesty, probably thorwn the hazard descriptor around a bit as well, obstacle or a hazard, if you say that I know what you mean.

The 'target' is the area I want the wood to fall in, just makes a certain kind of sense to me, guess its just me....lol. Profit stoppers lol.

Edited April 21, 2013 by Grais