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solar protection
This sign represents protecting oneself from the sun, often miming putting on sunglasses
B1 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands form a bent V-shape, index and middle fingers extended and bent, others closed
Hands move simultaneously from just in front of the eyes to rest gently on the sides of the face
Discussing weather, health, holidays, outdoor activities
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How to form the sign
- Form bent V-hands, fingers bent at knuckles
- Palms face inward towards your face
- Position hands slightly in front of your eyes
- Move hands simultaneously to gently touch temples/sides of face
Coach prompt
Practice forming bent V-hands and bringing them to your face smoothly
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands form a bent V-shape, index and middle fingers extended and bent, others closed
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Palms face inward towards the face
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
sun-prot
Body shift
None
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1.[en] I need some solar protection today. / BSL:[need, I, solar-protection, today]
Can represent "sunglasses" or "sun cream" depending on context
Best fit: Discussing weather, health, holidays, outdoor activities
Mirror focus
Practice forming bent V-hands and bringing them to your face smoothly
Catch the slip
Ensure bent V-hands, not flat or C-shape; touch near temples
Use it today
1.[en] I need some solar protection today. / BSL:[need, I, solar-protection, today]
Common mistakes: Using a flat hand instead of bent V-shape
When not to use it: When specifically referring to 'shade' or 'umbrella'
Regional note: Minor variations in hand position or specific handshape
Cultural note: Emphasises protection from strong sun, relevant in UK
1.[en] Wear solar protection. / BSL:[WEAR
SOLAR-PROTECTION]
2.[en] Do you have any solar protection? / BSL:[YOU-HAVE
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Word web
Sunscreen
sunglasses
sun hat
N/A
Sun
heat
summer
shade
Sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Heat
Summer
Protection
The sign for "solar protection" (miming sunglasses with bent V-hands at the temples) differs from 'SUN' which uses a G-hand (index finger extended) rotating above the head. It's also distinct from 'HAT' which typically involves an open B-hand or flat hand tapping the top of the head. While both 'solar protection' and 'hat' offer sun protection, the signs differ in handshape, location, and the specific item represented. 'SOLAR PROTECTION' focuses on the eyes/face, while 'HAT' focuses on the head
Weather
health
outdoors
summer
Sun
protection
sunglasses
sunscreen
BSL
weather
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