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bevel
The BSL sign for "bevel" uses both flat B-hands. The dominant hand moves towards the non-dominant hand, forming an angle in neutral space, representing a bevelled edge
B1 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Both hands are flat, fingers together, thumb tucked alongside
Dominant B-hand moves towards non-dominant B-hand to form an angle
When discussing carpentry, engineering, design, or specific cuts
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How to form the sign
- Form both hands into flat B-hands
- Position them in neutral space, palms often facing each other
- Move the dominant hand towards the non-dominant hand
- Form a clear, distinct angle between the two flat hands
Coach prompt
Practice forming a clear angle with both flat hands in neutral space
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands are flat, fingers together, thumb tucked alongside · Code B-hand (flat)
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Palms often face each other or slightly down/inward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
None
Body shift
None
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The shelf had a subtle bevel
Refers to the physical angled edge itself, not the action of cutting it
Best fit: When discussing carpentry, engineering, design, or specific cuts
Mirror focus
Practice forming a clear angle with both flat hands in neutral space
Catch the slip
Ensure hands are flat B-hands and form a distinct, stable angle
Use it today
The shelf had a subtle bevel
Common mistakes: Not forming a clear angle; incorrect flat B-handshape
When not to use it: For a general 'angle' or 'slope' if not a specific cut edge
Regional note: Minimal, generally standard
Cultural note: None
1.[en] The table has a bevel. / BSL:[Sign BEVEL]
2.[en] Check the bevel angle. / BSL:[Sign CHECK BEVEL ANGLE]
3.[en] He cut a perfect bevel. / BSL:[Sign HE CUT PERFECT BEVEL]
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Word web
Angle
slant
chamfer
miter
Straight
flat
perpendicular
Edge
cut
join
wood
metal
Angle
Edge
Carpenter
Cut
ANGLE (general): Often uses G-hands or V-hands to show a point or corner, less specific to a cut edge. SLOPE: Typically shows a gradient with one hand moving upwards or downwards, representing an incline rather than a distinct edge profile. CUT (edge): May involve a slicing motion, but `bevel` specifically illustrates the resultant angled shape of the edge itself
Woodworking
construction
geometry
design
Bevel
angle
edge
carpentry
slope
cut
Construction
Geometry
woodworking
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