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Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sign of the Day
window
The sign for 'window' mimics opening a window. Two flat hands start together, then move apart horizontally, representing the frame
A1 Very Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands flat, fingers together and straight, thumbs tucked or alongside
Hands move apart horizontally and outward from a central point
Used when referring to a physical window in a building or vehicle
Break It Down
Watch, build, and feel the movement
Use the numbered steps first, then check the sign anatomy cards to clean up the small details that make the sign look fluent instead of approximate.
How to form the sign
- Form B-hands, fingers together, thumbs alongside
- Place hands mid-chest to shoulder level, fingertips touching, palms facing each other
- Move hands horizontally outward, separating from center
- Rotate palms to face forward/outward as they separate
Coach prompt
Practice forming the B-handshape accurately. Focus on the smooth, symmetrical outward movement and palm rotation
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands flat, fingers together and straight, thumbs tucked or alongside · Code B-hand
Dominant hand
N/A
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Initially palms face each other, then rotate to face outward as they separate
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Mouth 'window'
Body shift
None
Use It Today
Move from recognition to real-life use
Everything below is designed to make the sign sticky: where it feels natural, what learners miss, and how to use it without sounding robotic.
The window is open
Often followed by signs like OPEN or CLOSE to indicate action
Best fit: Used when referring to a physical window in a building or vehicle
Mirror focus
Practice forming the B-handshape accurately. Focus on the smooth, symmetrical outward movement and palm rotation
Catch the slip
Ensure both hands are flat B-hands, fingers together. Keep the movement horizontal and symmetrical. Palms must rotate outwards
Use it today
The window is open
Common mistakes: Incorrect handshape (not flat enough) or uneven movement
When not to use it: Not used for a computer 'window' or a time 'window'
Regional note: Minimal, widely understood across the UK
Cultural note: None specific to this sign
1.[en] Open the window, please. / BSL:[Sign WINDOW, then OPEN]
2.[en] I like the view from this window. / BSL:[Sign THIS WINDOW, then VIEW]
3.[en] Is the window clean? / BSL:[Sign WINDOW, then CLEAN, then QUESTION]
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Word web
Pane
Wall
Door
house
room
view
Door
House
Open
Close
View
DOOR: Uses one B-hand that arcs open, representing a single door. 'Window' uses two B-hands symmetrically opening.
WALL: Uses two B-hands, often touching or near each other, but typically static or moving up/down, representing a solid surface, not an opening.
BOOK: Uses two B-hands, but they hinge open from a joined edge, representing pages, not a frame
Home
building
light
view
opening
Window BSL
house window
glass
home
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