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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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threshold
The sign for 'threshold' involves two hands representing a boundary or limit
B1 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Non-dominant flat B-hand, dominant G-hand (index extended)
Dominant G-hand moves linearly, touching non-dominant B-hand edge
Refers to a boundary, limit, or starting point
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How to form the sign
- Form non-dominant flat B-hand, palm up/forward, mid-chest to waist.
- Form dominant G-hand (index extended), palm towards non-dominant.
- Move dominant G-hand linearly to touch the non-dominant B-hand's edge.
- The dominant index finger marks the 'threshold' on the B-hand
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'threshold' in sentences, varying the context
Signature details
Handshape
Non-dominant flat B-hand, dominant G-hand (index extended) · Code B/G
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Non-dominant palm up/forward, dominant palm towards NDS
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'Thresh' or mouthing 'threshold'
Body shift
None
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The company reached a new threshold of sales
Used literally (door threshold) or metaphorically (pain threshold)
Best fit: Refers to a boundary, limit, or starting point
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'threshold' in sentences, varying the context
Catch the slip
Ensure dominant hand touches the non-dominant edge, not just brushes
Use it today
The company reached a new threshold of sales
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'edge' or 'line'. Incorrect handshapes
When not to use it: Not for a literal door frame (use DOOR)
Regional note: Minor variations in location or angle may exist
Cultural note: N/A
1.Pain threshold / BSL:PAIN THRESHOLD
2.Entry threshold / BSL:ENTER THRESHOLD
3.New threshold / BSL:NEW THRESHOLD
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Word web
Edge
boundary
limit
brink
verge
Center
core
middle
Door
entrance
start
beginning
limit
Boundary
Limit
Start
EDGE: Uses similar handshapes (often flat B-hand), but the dominant hand might trace along the edge or tap multiple points, less about marking a specific point. LINE: Typically involves drawing a line in the air or on the non-dominant hand, often with a G-hand, but the movement is a continuous 'drawing' rather than a single 'touch-to-mark'. START/BEGINNING: While semantically related, these signs are visually very different, often involving hands coming together or moving outwards from a central point. The 'threshold' sign specifically denotes a boundary point
Boundary
limit
start
entrance
level
Threshold BSL
boundary sign
limit sign
boundary
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