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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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level
The BSL sign for 'level' uses two flat, palms-down hands moving outwards from the mid-torso to depict a flat, even surface or a standard
B1 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands flat, fingers together and extended
Hands move straight outwards from center, parallel to ground
Describing flatness, equality, or a standard
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How to form the sign
- Form two B-hands (flat hands), fingers together
- Place hands palms down, side-by-side at mid-torso, in front of body
- Move both hands simultaneously outwards in a straight, flat plane
Coach prompt
Practice moving both flat hands outwards simultaneously from the center of your body, keeping palms down and a neutral face
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands flat, fingers together and extended · Code B-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms down
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'Level' or 'pff' for emphasis
Body shift
None
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The floor is level and smooth
Can also mean 'equal' or 'fair' in some contexts
Best fit: Describing flatness, equality, or a standard
Mirror focus
Practice moving both flat hands outwards simultaneously from the center of your body, keeping palms down and a neutral face
Catch the slip
Ensure hands stay flat, palms down, and move horizontally. Avoid lifting or tilting hands during movement
Use it today
The floor is level and smooth
Common mistakes: Incorrect handshape or upward/downward movement
When not to use it: Not for 'level up' (gaming) or 'level a building' (destroy)
Regional note: Minor variations in starting hand position
Cultural note: Emphasises fairness or equality
1.[en] The table is level. / BSL:[Sign for TABLE, then LEVEL]
2.[en] We need to be on the same level. / BSL:[Sign for WE, SAME, LEVEL]
3.[en] What is your skill level? / BSL:[Sign for YOUR, SKILL, LEVEL, QUESTION-MARK]
What is the BSL sign for level?
It's a two-handed sign where flat hands (palms down) move outwards from the center of the body.
How do you sign level in BSL?
Hold two flat hands, palms down, in front of your mid-torso. Move them straight outwards horizontally.
Is level one-handed or two-handed in BSL?
The sign for 'level' is typically a two-handed sign, performed symmetrically.
What handshape is used for level in BSL?
Both hands use a B-handshape, which means flat hands with fingers extended and together.
How does level differ from similar signs in BSL?
It differs from 'flat' (which can involve brushing or a single hand) by its outward linear movement from the center. It differs from 'equal' by specific hand orientation and movement path, as 'equal' often uses G-hands tapping together.
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Word web
Flat
even
standard
equality
Uneven
sloping
bumpy
unequal
Surface
quality
standard
plain
horizontal
flat
even
standard
The sign for "level" (two flat hands, palms down, moving outwards from mid-torso) is similar to "flat" which can sometimes use a single flat hand brushing over an imagined surface, or two hands moving downwards to flatten something. It differs from "equal" which often uses two G-hands (index fingers extended) brought together or tapped, signifying sameness rather than physical flatness or a standard
Measurement
surface
equality
standard
horizontal
BSL level
flat
even
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