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Thursday, July 31, 2025
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water seepage
Sign uses G-hand (index finger) to depict slow, persistent water flow
B2 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Index finger extended, other fingers curled
Index finger moves slowly downwards, repeating
Discussing building damage, plumbing issues, dampness
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How to form the sign
- Form G-hand (index finger extended)
- Position index finger pointing downwards mid-chest
- Move finger slowly downwards a few inches
- Repeat slow downward movement 2-3 times
- Use "pff" mouthshape
Coach prompt
Practice the slow, repeated downward motion with the G-hand
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger extended, other fingers curled · Code G-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Downwards
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
pff
Body shift
None
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There's water seepage in the basement wall
Emphasize slow, persistent nature with movement
Best fit: Discussing building damage, plumbing issues, dampness
Mirror focus
Practice the slow, repeated downward motion with the G-hand
Catch the slip
Ensure movement is slow and continuous, not sharp or fast
Use it today
There's water seepage in the basement wall
Common mistakes: Confusing with general 'water' or 'drip'
When not to use it: For large floods or gushing water
Regional note: Minor variations in movement speed or location
1.[en] The basement had water seepage. / BSL:[G-hand moving slowly downwards from wall]
2.[en] We need to fix the seepage. / BSL:[Sign for FIX] [G-hand moving slowly downwards]
3.[en] Look at the wall seepage. / BSL:[Point to wall] [G-hand moving slowly downwards]
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Word web
Leak
drip
trickle
ooze
percolation
Flood
gush
torrent
Water
damp
mould
pipe
repair
Damp
Mould
Leak
The sign for "water seepage" is similar to "DRIP" and "LEAK". "DRIP" often uses a single, sharper downward movement of the G-hand, sometimes repeated distinctly. "LEAK" can be more general, or show a continuous flow with a G-hand or 5-hand. "Water seepage" emphasizes a slow, persistent, and often diffuse flow, using a more continuous, slower, repeated downward movement with a "pff" mouth morpheme, distinguishing it from distinct drops or a faster flow
Building
plumbing
damp
leak
Seepage BSL
water leak sign
damp sign
building
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