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air dehumidifier
The sign visually represents an appliance drawing in moist air to remove water
B2 Technical Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Dominant hand starts open, fingers spread, then closes into a fist
Downward and inward gathering/closing motion
Discussing dampness in buildings, household appliances, climate control
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Watch, build, and feel the movement
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How to form the sign
- Form open 5-hand, fingers spread
- Position at mid-chest level, palm down/inward
- Move hand downward and inward, closing into a fist
- Convey a gathering or absorbing motion
Coach prompt
Practice the gathering motion and closing handshape at mid-body. Focus on the 'drawing in' action
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand starts open, fingers spread, then closes into a fist · Code 5>S
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Starts palm down/towards body, closes inward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
psh
Body shift
None
Use It Today
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DEHUMIDIFIER USEFUL HOME
Emphasizes drawing moisture out of the air
Best fit: Discussing dampness in buildings, household appliances, climate control
Mirror focus
Practice the gathering motion and closing handshape at mid-body. Focus on the 'drawing in' action
Catch the slip
Ensure the hand starts open and closes into a fist, making a clear downward, inward gathering motion. Not a simple 'fist'
Use it today
DEHUMIDIFIER USEFUL HOME
Common mistakes: Confusing with general 'dry' or 'absorb' signs
When not to use it: If referring to drying clothes or general absorbency
Regional note: None known
Cultural note: Managing dampness is common in UK homes
1.[en] I need an air dehumidifier. / BSL:[NEED DEHUMIDIFIER ME]
2.[en] The room is damp. / BSL:[ROOM DAMP, DEHUMIDIFIER NEED]
3.[en] Buy a new dehumidifier. / BSL:[BUY DEHUMIDIFIER NEW]
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Word web
Moisture remover
Humidifier
Appliance
humidity
damp
Damp
Moisture
Appliance
Humidity
Dry
This sign differs from 'DRY' (e.g., clothes drying), which uses two hands in a rubbing or wringing motion. It also differs from 'ABSORB' (e.g., a sponge absorbing liquid), which typically involves a flat hand pressing down and drawing up. The dehumidifier sign specifically mimics drawing air and moisture inward
Home
Appliance
Moisture
Humidity
Air Quality
Air
dehumidifier
moisture
damp
machine
appliance
home
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