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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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door
The sign for "door" uses two flat hands to represent a door and its frame, with one hand pivoting like a hinge
A1 Very Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands flat, fingers together, thumbs tucked
Dominant hand pivots away from non-dominant hand
Everyday communication, describing rooms, actions involving doors
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How to form the sign
- Form flat hands (B-hands)
- Place non-dominant hand steady, palm facing dominant
- Place dominant hand next to it, edge touching
- Pivot dominant hand outwards like an opening door
- Repeat once
Coach prompt
Practice the pivoting motion with both hands
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands flat, fingers together, thumbs tucked · Code B-hand variant
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Non-dominant palm faces dominant; dominant palm faces away from signer
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'poo'
Body shift
None
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The door is open
Can be modified to show closing a door
Best fit: Everyday communication, describing rooms, actions involving doors
Mirror focus
Practice the pivoting motion with both hands
Catch the slip
Ensure the non-dominant hand remains steady, representing the frame
Use it today
The door is open
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'book' or 'window' if handshapes or movement are imprecise
When not to use it: Not applicable, universally understood
Regional note: Minimal across UK
Cultural note: Doors are universal, no specific cultural nuances
1.[en] Close the door. / BSL:[Sign DOOR then add closing movement]
2.[en] Go through the door. / BSL:[Sign DOOR, then represent person going through]
3.[en] What door? / BSL:[Sign DOOR then sign WHAT]
What is the BSL sign for door?
It uses two flat hands: one stationary (frame), one pivots outwards (door).
How do you sign door in BSL?
Hold non-dominant flat hand steady. Place dominant flat hand next to it, pivoting it outwards from the wrist.
Is door one-handed or two-handed in BSL?
It is a two-handed sign, requiring both hands to represent the door and its frame.
What handshape is used for door in BSL?
Both hands use a flat handshape, fingers together, thumbs tucked (a B-hand variant).
How does door differ from similar signs in BSL?
It differs from 'window' (which usually involves opening outwards from the center) and 'book' (which has palms facing each other and opens differently).
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Word web
Entryway
portal
gate
Wall
barrier (conceptual)
Window
key
house
open
window
open
close
house
key
enter
The sign for DOOR uses two flat hands, one stationary as the frame and the other pivoting outwards. This differs from 'WINDOW', which often involves opening two hands from the center outwards, and 'BOOK', where two flat hands open like pages, palms facing each other. 'DOOR' specifically mimics a hinged opening
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