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frame support
Two fists stacked, move slightly up, signifying a solid, physical supportive structure
B1 Uncommon Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands form tight fists
Hands start stacked, then move slightly upwards together
Used for physical structures providing support, like a scaffold or stand
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How to form the sign
- Form S-hands (fists)
- Stack hands one above the other
- Keep hands close to lower chest
- Move stacked hands slightly upwards together
Coach prompt
Practice fists stacked, moving smoothly up. Focus on solid, stable movement
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands form tight fists · Code S-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms face each other
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
No specific mouth pattern
Body shift
No specific body shift
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The frame support held the heavy roof in place
Refers to a physical, often rigid, supportive structure
Best fit: Used for physical structures providing support, like a scaffold or stand
Mirror focus
Practice fists stacked, moving smoothly up. Focus on solid, stable movement
Catch the slip
Ensure fists are tight, stacked. Movement is upward, not forward or spread
Use it today
The frame support held the heavy roof in place
Common mistakes: Confusing with "support" (verb) or "strong"
When not to use it: Not for abstract support like emotional or financial
Regional note: Minimal known regional variation
Cultural note: No specific cultural notes
1.[en] The structure needs a frame support. / BSL:[FRAME SUPPORT NEED]
2.[en] We built a strong frame support. / BSL:[WE BUILD STRONG FRAME SUPPORT]
3.[en] Is this a frame support? / BSL:[THIS FRAME SUPPORT QUESTION]
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Structure
brace
framework
stand
Collapse
destabilize
fall
Build
construct
stable
hold
Support
Structure
Build
Strong
Scaffold
The sign for SUPPORT (verb) often uses one flat hand supporting the other, moving upwards, indicating the action of supporting, unlike "frame support" which is the noun structure. STRONG uses two fists but typically moves them to emphasize power or resilience, not a static supportive structure. BUILD/CONSTRUCT uses flat hands to show the process of creating, focusing on the formation rather than the finished frame
Engineering
construction
furniture
Structure
brace
stand
scaffold
framework
Construction
engineering
Furniture
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