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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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power station
Depicts energy emanating. Two closed fists move outward, symbolising power generation. Sometimes followed by 'building' for facility
B1 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands form closed fists
Hands move outward from chest/shoulders
Discussing energy, infrastructure, or environmental topics
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How to form the sign
- Form closed fists with both hands
- Place hands near shoulders/upper chest
- Move hands simultaneously outward and slightly forward
- Maintain parallel movement
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands form closed fists · Code S-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms face forward or slightly down
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Body shift
None
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The new power station will provide energy
Often combined with the sign for 'building' as a compound
Best fit: Discussing energy, infrastructure, or environmental topics
Mirror focus
Form closed fists with both hands
Catch the slip
Confusing with 'electricity' or 'factory'
Use it today
The new power station will provide energy
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'electricity' or 'factory'
When not to use it: When a more general term like 'building' or 'factory' suffices
Regional note: Some variation in handshape or movement, sometimes followed by 'building'
Cultural note: Reflects the visual representation of energy emanating
1.[en] Where is the power station? / BSL:[AREA, POWER STATION?]
2.[en] The power station uses coal. / BSL:[POWER STATION, USE COAL]
3.[en] It's a large power station. / BSL:[LARGE POWER STATION]
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Word web
Generating station
power plant
Electricity
energy
factory
Electricity
energy
building
factory
environment
ELECTRICITY: Often uses one hand (G or X handshape) with a flicking or zigzag movement. 'Power station' is typically two closed fists moving outward in a sustained motion. FACTORY: Usually depicts a building with two hands, or a specific F-handshape sign. 'Power station' focuses on energy output, not just the structure. ENERGY: Can be similar, but 'energy' often has a more general, sometimes upward, outward burst, or uses an E-hand. 'Power station' has a specific, controlled outward flow from the body
Energy
infrastructure
building
Power station
electricity plant
energy generator BSL
energy
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