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Friday, January 17, 2025
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glass fibre
Sign for 'glass fibre' combines two conceptual parts: 'glass' (G-hand at temple) and 'fibre' (F-hand pulling)
B2 Technical Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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First G-hand, then F-hand
Touch, twist at temple, then linear pulling forward
Discussing materials, construction, engineering
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How to form the sign
- Form G-hand
- Touch G-hand to temple, twist wrist
- Form F-hand
- Move F-hand forward in pulling motion
Coach prompt
Sign 'glass fibre' when prompted by English phrases
Signature details
Handshape
First G-hand, then F-hand · Code G-hand, F-hand
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Varies: G-hand palm towards face, F-hand palm down
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Lip-pattern 'glass fibre'
Body shift
None
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The boat is made of glass fibre
Sign combines components for 'glass' and 'fibre'
Best fit: Discussing materials, construction, engineering
Mirror focus
Sign 'glass fibre' when prompted by English phrases
Catch the slip
Ensure clear G-hand twist then F-hand linear pull
Use it today
The boat is made of glass fibre
Common mistakes: Confusing 'glass' part with 'think' if not followed by 'fibre'
When not to use it: When referring to a drinking glass or natural fibre
Regional note: Unlikely for a technical sign
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] Boat made of glass fibre. / BSL:[G-hand twist temple, F-hand pull]
2.[en] Need glass fibre insulation. / BSL:[G-hand twist temple, F-hand pull]
3.[en] Glass fibre is strong. / BSL:[G-hand twist temple, F-hand pull]
What is the BSL sign for glass fibre?
It involves a G-hand touching and twisting at the temple, followed by an F-hand pulling forward.
How do you sign glass fibre in BSL?
First, make a G-hand and twist it at your temple. Then, switch to an F-hand and pull it forward from near your body.
Is glass fibre one-handed or two-handed in BSL?
It is a one-handed sign, performed primarily with the dominant hand.
What handshape is used for glass fibre in BSL?
The sign uses two handshapes: initially the G-hand, then transitions to the F-hand.
How does glass fibre differ from similar signs in BSL?
The 'glass' part (G-hand at temple) is similar to 'think', but 'glass fibre' adds the 'fibre' part (F-hand pull) to distinguish it from thought-related signs or general glass.
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Fibreglass
N/A
Composite
material
plastic
resin
Glass
fibre
material
composite
engineering
plastic
GLASS (drinking): Uses G-hand at temple, twists, but lacks the second F-hand 'fibre' component. FIBRE (general): Uses only the F-hand pulling forward, without the initial G-hand at the temple. THINK: Similar G-hand at temple twist, but lacks the 'fibre' component and has different non-manuals
Materials
engineering
construction
manufacturing
glass fibre BSL
fibreglass BSL
material sign
Construction
materials
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