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Saturday, January 18, 2025
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wardrobe
The BSL sign for 'wardrobe' visually depicts the action of opening the double doors of a large closet, representing the furniture item itself
A1 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands are flat, fingers extended and together, thumb tucked alongside
Hands start together and move outwards horizontally
Used when referring to the piece of furniture for clothes storage
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How to form the sign
- Form two B-hands, palms facing each other
- Place hands together at chest height
- Move both hands outwards in a smooth arc
- Keep fingers straight, mimicking opening doors
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands are flat, fingers extended and together, thumb tucked alongside · Code B-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms face each other, then turn forward as they open
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'Wardrobe' mouthing common
Body shift
No
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I bought a new wardrobe for my bedroom
Often accompanied by mouthing the English word 'wardrobe'
Best fit: Used when referring to the piece of furniture for clothes storage
Mirror focus
Form two B-hands, palms facing each other
Catch the slip
Confusing with 'door' or 'cupboard'. Not using two hands symmetrically
Use it today
I bought a new wardrobe for my bedroom
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'door' or 'cupboard'. Not using two hands symmetrically
When not to use it: Do not use for a small cupboard or a built-in closet that might have a different sign
Regional note: Minor variations in the size of the opening arc may exist
Cultural note: A common household item
1.[en] My clothes are in the wardrobe. / BSL:[Sign CLOTHES, WARDROBE, IN]
2.[en] We need a new wardrobe. / BSL:[Sign WE, NEED, NEW, WARDROBE]
3.[en] Open the wardrobe door. / BSL:[Sign OPEN (WARDROBE), WARDROBE]
What is the BSL sign for wardrobe?
It's a two-handed sign where flat hands (B-hands) start together at chest height, then move outwards in an arc, like opening double doors.
How do you sign wardrobe in BSL?
Use two flat hands (B-hands) placed together at your chest. Then, move both hands outwards horizontally in a smooth arc, as if opening doors.
Is wardrobe one-handed or two-handed in BSL?
The BSL sign for 'wardrobe' is typically a two-handed sign, depicting the opening of two doors.
What handshape is used for wardrobe in BSL?
The BSL sign for 'wardrobe' uses two B-hands (flat hands), where fingers are together and extended, with the thumb tucked alongside the palm.
How does wardrobe differ from similar signs in BSL?
'Wardrobe' (two B-hands opening outwards at chest height) differs from 'door' (often one or two B-hands opening from a side) and 'cupboard' (often smaller, sometimes with a circular opening motion).
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Word web
Clothes
Bedroom
Furniture
Storage
Closet
Clothes
Bedroom
Furniture
Door
Cupboard
The sign for 'wardrobe' uses two B-hands starting together at chest height and moving outwards horizontally, mimicking double doors. This differs from 'door', which often uses one B-hand moving outwards from a vertical line, or two B-hands depicting a single door opening. 'Cupboard' might use similar B-hands but often has a smaller movement or can involve a single circular opening for a single-door cupboard
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