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Thursday, June 5, 2025
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height
The BSL sign for "height" uses an extended index finger moving upwards to indicate vertical measurement
A1 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Index finger extended, other fingers closed to palm
Hand moves upwards in a straight line
Discussing measurements, physical stature, or vertical extent
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Watch, build, and feel the movement
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How to form the sign
- Form a G-handshape (index finger extended)
- Start hand low in front of body, palm inward/sideways
- Move hand upwards in a straight line
- Indicate the desired height level
Coach prompt
Practice the smooth upward movement and maintaining the G-handshape
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger extended, other fingers closed to palm · Code G-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Inward or sideways
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Lip-pattern "height" or neutral
Body shift
None
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Her height is 160cm. (BSL: HER HEIGHT 160CM)
The sign can be accompanied by pointing to a specific height level
Best fit: Discussing measurements, physical stature, or vertical extent
Mirror focus
Practice the smooth upward movement and maintaining the G-handshape
Catch the slip
Ensure the hand starts low and moves upwards in a clear, straight line, not an arc
Use it today
Her height is 160cm. (BSL: HER HEIGHT 160CM)
Common mistakes: Confusing with the sign for "TALL" or general "UP"
When not to use it: For abstract concepts like "height of emotion" or "peak of success"
Regional note: Minimal. Core meaning and execution remain consistent
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] What is your height? / BSL:[YOUR HEIGHT WHAT?]
2.[en] The building's height. / BSL:[BUILDING HEIGHT]
3.[en] Measure height. / BSL:[MEASURE HEIGHT]
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Word web
Stature
elevation
tallness
Depth
lowness
shortness
Tall
short
measure
how
high
Tall
Short
Measure
Up
How
TALL: Often uses a flat B-hand (palm down or inward) moving upwards, sometimes with the non-dominant hand providing a base reference. "Height" uses a G-hand, specifically indicating a measurement.
UP: Can be signed with an index finger pointing upwards or a flat hand moving upwards, but it's a general direction, not a specific measurement of vertical extent like "height".
LONG: Uses a G-hand, but the movement is horizontal, indicating length, not vertical
Measurement
dimension
stature
physical attribute
Height BSL
how tall BSL
measure BSL
vertical BSL
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