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slotted screw
The sign mimics the action of turning a slotted screw with a screwdriver
B1 Technical Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Dominant hand forms a G-hand, index finger extended, thumb parallel, other fingers curled
Repeated twisting motion, like turning a screwdriver
Describing tools, construction, DIY tasks, or specific objects
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How to form the sign
- Form a G-hand with dominant hand, index finger extended
- Position hand near non-dominant palm or imagined surface
- Perform a small, repeated twisting motion, as if turning
Coach prompt
Practice the G-handshape and the repeated twisting motion
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand forms a G-hand, index finger extended, thumb parallel, other fingers curled · Code G
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Palm usually faces downwards or towards the imagined surface
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
At referent
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
No specific mouth pattern
Body shift
None
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I need a slotted screw for this cabinet
Often accompanied by context for clarity regarding the specific type
Best fit: Describing tools, construction, DIY tasks, or specific objects
Mirror focus
Practice the G-handshape and the repeated twisting motion
Catch the slip
Ensure the index finger is extended, and the twisting motion is clear
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I need a slotted screw for this cabinet
Common mistakes: Confusing with "screwdriver" or "bolt". Incorrect handshape
When not to use it: When referring to other types of screws (e.g., Phillips head)
Regional note: Limited, as it's a technical sign
Cultural note: None specific
1.Do you have a slotted screw? / BSL:HAVE SLOTTED-SCREW YOU?
2.This needs a slotted screw. / BSL:THIS NEED SLOTTED-SCREW.
3.Find the slotted screw. / BSL:FIND SLOTTED-SCREW
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Word web
Flathead screw
common screw
None
Screwdriver
bolt
nail
fastener
screwdriver
screw
bolt
wrench
drill
SCREWDRIVER: Uses a similar twisting motion, but typically with an 'S' handshape or modified 'A' hand (fist) to represent grasping the handle. "Slotted screw" uses a G-hand to represent the slot.
SCREW (general): Often a single, less specific twisting motion, sometimes without the precise G-hand, or a more generic 'X' hand for the head.
BOLT: Uses two 'F' hands, one twisting around the other, representing a nut on a bolt, visually distinct
Tools
hardware
construction
DIY
Slotted screw BSL
flathead screw sign
BSL tool signs
Construction
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