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Thursday, May 7, 2026
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major road
The BSL sign for "major road" uses a dominant G-handshape moving straight forward at chest level. It depicts a linear path
A2 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Dominant G-hand, index finger extended
Straight line forward
Describing routes, navigation, infrastructure
Break It Down
Watch, build, and feel the movement
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How to form the sign
- Form a G-handshape with dominant hand
- Position hand at mid-chest level, palm forward
- Move hand straight forward from body
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'MAJOR ROAD' while mouthing "road"
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant G-hand, index finger extended · Code G-handshape
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Mouthing "road" or "major road"
Body shift
None
Use It Today
Move from recognition to real-life use
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This major road connects two cities
Often mouthed; indicates a main route
Best fit: Describing routes, navigation, infrastructure
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'MAJOR ROAD' while mouthing "road"
Catch the slip
Ensure index finger is extended (G-handshape) and movement is straight forward, not curved
Use it today
This major road connects two cities
Common mistakes: Confusing with 'straight' or 'path'
When not to use it: For small lanes or minor streets
Regional note: Core sign consistent across UK
Cultural note: None specific for this sign
1.[en] Major road ahead. / BSL:[Sign 'MAJOR ROAD' then 'AHEAD']
2.[en] Go down this major road. / BSL:[Sign 'GO' 'DOWN' 'THIS' 'MAJOR ROAD']
3.[en] New major road planned. / BSL:[Sign 'NEW' 'MAJOR ROAD' 'PLAN']
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Word web
Main road
arterial route
Minor road
side street
Highway
motorway
street
route
Road
Street
Highway
Motorway
Path
Route
STRAIGHT (direction): Uses a B-handshape (flat hand) moving forward, similar linear movement but different handshape and broader meaning. PATH/ROUTE: Often uses two hands, or a curved/wavy movement, sometimes depicting a less defined or smaller track. MOTORWAY/HIGHWAY: Sometimes uses two hands depicting parallel lanes or a more expansive, faster movement. The "major road" sign uses the G-handshape for a defined, significant linear path, distinguishing it
Transport
travel
infrastructure
Major road
main road
highway
BSL
transport
Travel
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