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nylon
The BSL sign for "nylon" uses a G-hand brushing a flat B-hand, mimicking the smooth texture of the material
A2 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Dominant: 'G' hand (index finger extended). Non-dominant: 'B' hand (flat palm, fingers together), palm up
Dominant G-hand brushes non-dominant B-hand palm. Repeated
Used when discussing materials, clothing, or items made from nylon
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How to form the sign
- Form dominant G-hand
- Form non-dominant B-hand, palm up
- Brush G-hand across B-hand palm
- Repeat the brushing motion
Coach prompt
Practice the smooth, repeated brushing movement with correct handshapes
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant: 'G' hand (index finger extended). Non-dominant: 'B' hand (flat palm, fingers together), palm up · Code G_dom, B_non-dom
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Brush
Palm orientation
Dominant: Towards non-dominant. Non-dominant: Palm up
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
None
Body shift
None
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This bag is made of nylon. / BSL: THIS BAG MATERIAL NYLON
The sign emphasizes the smooth, synthetic feel of the material
Best fit: Used when discussing materials, clothing, or items made from nylon
Mirror focus
Practice the smooth, repeated brushing movement with correct handshapes
Catch the slip
Ensure the dominant hand is a clear 'G' and the non-dominant palm is flat, upward
Use it today
This bag is made of nylon. / BSL: THIS BAG MATERIAL NYLON
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'smooth' or 'fabric' due to similar movement
When not to use it: When referring to other specific materials; use the correct sign
Regional note: Minor variations may occur across regions
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] Nylon rope is strong. / BSL: NYLON ROPE STRONG
2.[en] I like nylon stockings. / BSL: I LIKE NYLON STOCKINGS
3.[en] This shirt is nylon. / BSL: THIS SHIRT NYLON
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Word web
Polyamide
Fibre
Material
Natural fibre
Cotton
Wool
Fabric
Stocking
Tights
Rope
Plastic
Fabric
Stocking
Tights
Material
Clothes
FABRIC: Often uses an open 5-hand or B-hand brushing the dominant side of the chest downwards. "Nylon" uses specific G/B handshapes on the non-dominant palm, emphasizing the material's texture. SMOOTH: Typically involves a flat B-hand or open 5-hand sweeping across another flat B-hand or surface, often a single, deliberate movement rather than repeated. "Nylon" implies a repeated texture
Fabric
Material
Clothing
Textile
BSL nylon
sign for nylon
British Sign Language nylon
fabric sign BSL
clothing
fabric
material
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