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extractor
This BSL sign depicts a tool's action of pulling something out. The dominant hand represents the extractor, the non-dominant the object or its container
B2 Technical Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Dominant: Index finger extended, rest curled, thumb alongside. Non-dominant: C-shape
Dominant G-hand pulls sharply outwards from non-dominant C-hand
Discussing tools, machinery, or specific removal processes
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How to form the sign
- Form G-hand with dominant hand, C-hand with non-dominant
- Place G-hand index fingertip into C-hand opening, near mid-chest
- Pull dominant G-hand sharply outwards from C-hand
- Repeat the pulling motion once or twice
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Signature details
Handshape
Dominant: Index finger extended, rest curled, thumb alongside. Non-dominant: C-shape · Code G-hand (dominant), C-hand (non-dominant)
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Dominant: Towards non-dominant. Non-dominant: Up/forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'Pah' for pulling action
Body shift
None
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The technician needed an extractor for the seized component
Emphasize the strong, decisive pulling motion of the dominant hand
Best fit: Discussing tools, machinery, or specific removal processes
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The technician needed an extractor for the seized component
Common mistakes: Weak or unclear pulling movement; incorrect handshapes
When not to use it: When referring to a general 'pull' or 'remove' without a specific tool
Regional note: No significant regional variation noted
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] I need an extractor. / BSL:[Sign for extractor]
2.[en] Use the extractor. / BSL:[Point, sign extractor]
3.[en] Where is the extractor? / BSL:[Where? Sign extractor]
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Word web
Remover
puller
extraction tool
Inserter
filler
Remove
pull
machine
tool
take out
Tool
Remove
Machine
Pull
Mechanics
Extractor: Specific tool. Dominant G-hand pulls sharply from non-dominant C-hand, implying a device. PULL (general): Often uses two S-hands pulling towards body, less specific to a device. REMOVE/TAKE OUT: Can be context-dependent, often a 'grab' handshape moving away, lacks the specific handshapes and sharp action of 'extractor'
Tools
engineering
removal
mechanics
device
BSL extractor
sign for extractor
removal tool
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