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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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electrical screwdriver
The sign visually represents holding and using an electric screwdriver by mimicking its rapid twisting motion
B1 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Dominant hand forms a closed fist (S-handshape), as if grasping a tool handle
Rapid, repeated twisting motion of the wrist and forearm, mimicking the tool's action
Discussing household repairs, DIY projects, construction tasks
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How to form the sign
- Form S-handshape
- Position hand at chest height, palm forward
- Perform rapid, repeated wrist twists
- Mimic tool action
Coach prompt
Practice the S-handshape and rapid twisting movement repeatedly
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand forms a closed fist (S-handshape), as if grasping a tool handle · Code S
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
None
Body shift
None
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I need the electrical screwdriver for this job
Mimics the rapid, turning action of the tool's head
Best fit: Discussing household repairs, DIY projects, construction tasks
Mirror focus
Practice the S-handshape and rapid twisting movement repeatedly
Catch the slip
Ensure your wrist movement is fast and consistent, not slow like a manual screwdriver
Use it today
I need the electrical screwdriver for this job
Common mistakes: Not enough repetition; incorrect handshape or movement
When not to use it: When referring to a manual screwdriver (different sign)
Regional note: Minimal
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] Get screwdriver. / BSL:[GET TOOL]
2.[en] Need screwdriver. / BSL:[NEED TOOL]
3.[en] Where screwdriver? / BSL:[WHERE TOOL]
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Word web
Power screwdriver
electric drill (informal)
Manual screwdriver
Drill
screw
tool
repair
battery
drill
screw
hammer
tool
repair
The sign for "electrical screwdriver" uses a rapid, repeated wrist twisting motion, simulating the tool's speed. This differentiates it from "manual screwdriver," which involves a slower, more deliberate, often less repeated twist. It also differs from "drill," which typically involves a downward or forward pressing motion, sometimes with an S-handshape, but lacking the prominent, rapid wrist twist
Tools
DIY
construction
repair
household
BSL electrical screwdriver
power tool sign
drill
screw gun
Construction
Household
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