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drill guide
This BSL sign depicts the action of a drill bit being guided
B1 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Dominant G-hand, non-dominant flat B-hand
Dominant G-hand slides linearly along non-dominant B-hand, slight twist
When discussing tools, DIY, construction, or manufacturing
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How to form the sign
- Form flat B-hand, palm up/forward at chest height
- Form G-hand with dominant hand
- Place G-hand on B-hand, index finger along palm
- Slide G-hand linearly along B-hand, twisting slightly as it moves
Coach prompt
Practice the sliding G-hand motion along your B-hand
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant G-hand, non-dominant flat B-hand · Code Dominant: 25.1. Non-dominant: 01.1
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Dominant: Towards non-dominant palm. Non-dominant: Up/forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'pah' (for precision)
Body shift
None
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I need the drill guide for this project
Emphasizes precision and linearity in guiding
Best fit: When discussing tools, DIY, construction, or manufacturing
Mirror focus
Practice the sliding G-hand motion along your B-hand
Catch the slip
Ensure the G-hand twists slightly, mimicking drill action
Use it today
I need the drill guide for this project
Common mistakes: Confusing G-hand movement with other linear signs
When not to use it: In contexts unrelated to tools or guiding mechanisms
Regional note: Specific handshapes or movement might vary
Cultural note: Reflects the practical application of a common workshop tool
1.[en] Use the drill guide. / BSL:[guide drill use]
2.[en] Where's the guide? / BSL:[guide where]
3.[en] Accurate drilling. / BSL:[drill guide accurate]
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Word web
Jig
template
guide
Drill
tool
measure
accuracy
bore
Drill
Tool
Guide
Measure
Accuracy
Workshop
The sign for DRILL GUIDE uses a G-hand sliding on a flat B-hand with a twist. This is distinct from: 1. DRILL (verb): Often a dominant G-hand or S-hand twisting near the temple or on the non-dominant palm, but typically lacks the explicit "guide" surface. 2. GUIDE (general): Often a dominant 5-hand or B-hand moving in an arc or straight line, leading forward, and does not involve the specific G-hand or twisting motion. 3. MEASURE: Often uses two B-hands or G-hands, moving apart or together, focusing on dimension rather than a specific tool's function
Tools
construction
workshop
DIY
Drill guide BSL
sign for drill guide
BSL tools
Construction
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