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lime
The BSL sign for "lime" uses a bent index finger at the corner of the mouth with a twisting motion, often accompanied by pursed lips, to depict its sour taste
A1 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Index finger bent into an 'X' shape, thumb resting on its side
Small, quick twisting motion
When discussing types of fruit, drinks, or flavours
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How to form the sign
- Form X-handshape with dominant hand
- Place bent index finger at corner of mouth
- Perform a small, quick twisting motion
- Pucker lips slightly to show sourness
Coach prompt
Practice the handshape and twisting motion near the mouth. Focus on the sour facial expression
Signature details
Handshape
Index finger bent into an 'X' shape, thumb resting on its side · Code X-hand
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Towards the face
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Pah
Body shift
None
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I like to add lime to my water
Often accompanied by a sour facial expression
Best fit: When discussing types of fruit, drinks, or flavours
Mirror focus
Practice the handshape and twisting motion near the mouth. Focus on the sour facial expression
Catch the slip
Ensure the X-handshape is clear, movement is a twist, and non-manual features (pursed lips) are present for clarity
Use it today
I like to add lime to my water
Common mistakes: Confusing with lemon, not using non-manual features
When not to use it: When referring to the tree or the colour 'lime green'
Regional note: Minor variations exist, but the concept is similar
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] Do you want lime in your drink? / BSL:[sign LIME]
2.[en] I love the taste of lime. / BSL:[sign LIME, express sour]
3.[en] This recipe needs lime juice. / BSL:[sign LIME, then JUICE]
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Word web
Key lime
Persian lime
Sweet fruit
Lemon
citrus
fruit
sour
green
Lemon
Fruit
Sour
Green
Citrus
Drink
The sign for LIME is very similar to LEMON, often using the same X-hand or G-hand twisting at the mouth to convey sourness. ORANGE typically uses a C-hand or O-hand at the chin, squeezing. APPLE uses an X-hand or G-hand twisting at the cheek. LIME and LEMON share the mouth location and twisting to represent taste, while ORANGE and APPLE use different locations and movements
Food
fruit
taste
cooking
drink
BSL lime
sign for lime
lime fruit sign
sour fruit BSL
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