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epoxy resin adhesive
This descriptive sign for "epoxy resin adhesive" visually represents the strong, permanent bonding characteristic of the material. It uses firm contact and resistance to convey its robust adhesive properties
B2 Rare Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Both hands form S-shapes (closed fists)
Hands press together firmly, then pull apart with resistance, repeated
When discussing specific craft, repair, or construction materials requiring strong bonding
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How to form the sign
- Form S-hands palm inward in front of chest
- Bring hands together firmly, pressing knuckles
- Pull hands apart with slight resistance
- Repeat pressing and pulling once
Coach prompt
Practice the firm pressing and resisting pull-apart motion
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands form S-shapes (closed fists) · Code S
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Palms face each other, then inward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
pah
Body shift
None
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1.[en] I used epoxy resin adhesive to fix the broken vase
This descriptive sign emphasizes the strong, permanent bonding characteristic of epoxy resin adhesive
Best fit: When discussing specific craft, repair, or construction materials requiring strong bonding
Mirror focus
Practice the firm pressing and resisting pull-apart motion
Catch the slip
Ensure handshapes are firm S-hands and movements convey strength
Use it today
1.[en] I used epoxy resin adhesive to fix the broken vase
Common mistakes: Confusing with general 'glue' or 'stick' signs
When not to use it: For general adhesives or situations not requiring this specific, strong material
Regional note: No known standard variation; often fingerspelled or described
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] Need epoxy resin. / BSL:[Sign EPOXY RESIN ADHESIVE]
2.[en] This glue is strong. / BSL:[This GLUE STRONG]
3.[en] It bonds well. / BSL:[IT BOND WELL]
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Word web
Strong glue
industrial adhesive
epoxy
Tape
weak bond
Glue
adhesive
bond
repair
chemical
Glue
Adhesive
Bond
Repair
Material
Strong
GLUE (general): Often uses B-hands or flattened O-hands, rubbing palms together, or a spreading motion. Less emphasis on a strong, permanent bond.
STICK (as in "adhere"): Often a G-hand or 1-hand touching a B-hand, then moving away. Implies attachment, but not necessarily extreme strength.
BOND (strong connection): Can be similar, but "epoxy resin adhesive" adds the specific material context through the S-hand firmness and resistance, conveying a very robust, chemical bond
Materials
construction
DIY
craft
repair
Epoxy
resin
adhesive
glue
bond
Construction
materials
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