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Saturday, October 18, 2025
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laser
The BSL sign for "laser" uses a dominant G-hand, extended index finger pointing forward from the shoulder/chest, mimicking a focused beam of light. It often involves a small, sharp, linear movement
B2 Technical Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Index finger extended, other fingers curled into palm (G-hand)
Straight forward, often with a slight tremble or small repeated push
Discussing technology, medicine, science, or specific tools
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How to form the sign
- Form G-hand (index extended)
- Position hand near dominant shoulder
- Palm faces forward
- Move hand sharply forward in a short, linear path
Coach prompt
Practice signing "laser" while imagining a focused beam
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger extended, other fingers curled into palm (G-hand) · Code G
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Body shift
None
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The laser cut through the metal
Can refer to the beam itself or the device producing it
Best fit: Discussing technology, medicine, science, or specific tools
Mirror focus
Practice signing "laser" while imagining a focused beam
Catch the slip
Ensure the index finger is extended, movement is precise and forward, not a general pointing
Use it today
The laser cut through the metal
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'point' or 'shoot'
When not to use it: When referring to general light or illumination
Regional note: Minimal for core meaning
1.[en] They use a laser in surgery. / BSL:[Sign LASER, then MIMIC cutting/precision]
2.[en] The laser beam is very powerful. / BSL:[Sign LASER, then emphasize POWERFUL]
3.[en] Do not look directly at the laser. / BSL:[Sign LASER, then NEGATE LOOK DIRECTLY]
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Word web
Beam
focused light
ray
Darkness
diffuse light
Light
beam
cut
point
Beam
Light
Cut
Technology
Science
The sign LASER is similar to POINT and SHOOT. LASER uses a G-hand with a focused, often slightly quivering or sharp linear forward movement, emphasizing a beam. POINT is a general directional indicator, often broader. SHOOT involves a more forceful, short, explosive movement, often with a different handshape (e.g., G-hand for a gun, or 5-hand for scattering)
Science
technology
medical
beam
Laser
light
science
Technology
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