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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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wall
The BSL sign for "wall" uses two flat hands representing a vertical surface. They move downwards to show its extent
A1 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Flat hands, fingers together, thumbs tucked or alongside
Hands move downwards, then slightly apart
Describing parts of buildings, barriers, boundaries
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How to form the sign
- Form two flat hands, palms facing each other
- Position hands at chest height, slightly apart
- Move both hands downwards simultaneously
- Slightly separate hands at the bottom to show width
Coach prompt
Practice holding flat hands, palms facing, then move them down
Signature details
Handshape
Flat hands, fingers together, thumbs tucked or alongside · Code B-hand variant
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms facing each other
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
"wall" or "wa" (mouthing)
Body shift
None
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The house has a strong wall
Can be modified to show thickness or height by varying hand distance
Best fit: Describing parts of buildings, barriers, boundaries
Mirror focus
Practice holding flat hands, palms facing, then move them down
Catch the slip
Ensure hands remain flat and parallel, not angled like "book"
Use it today
The house has a strong wall
Common mistakes: Confusing with "book" or "building" if unclear
When not to use it: Referring to a "wall of sound" or "wall of text"
Regional note: Minor variations in starting height or movement extent
Cultural note: None specific
1.[en] The wall is white. / BSL:[WALL WHITE]
2.[en] Build a wall. / BSL:[BUILD WALL]
3.[en] Behind the wall. / BSL:[BEHIND WALL]
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Word web
Partition
barrier
fence
enclosure
Opening
door
window
Building
house
room
structure
boundary
Building
House
Room
Barrier
The sign "wall" (two flat hands, palms facing, moving down) can be confused with "book" or "building". "Book" uses the same flat handshape but starts with palms together, then opens outwards, representing pages. "Building" often involves outlining a structure, sometimes with flat hands, but the movement is more complex and spatial. "Wall" is a simple, linear downward movement representing a single flat plane
Architecture
construction
barrier
boundary
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