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stainless
Sign for 'stainless' uses a G-hand brushing a B-hand palm to convey resistance to stains
B1 Uncommon Adjective British Sign Language (BSL) Technical
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Dominant hand: G-hand. Non-dominant hand: Flat B-hand
Dominant G-hand brushes repeatedly across non-dominant B-hand palm
Describing materials or qualities resistant to corrosion
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How to form the sign
- Form a flat B-hand with non-dominant hand, palm up
- Form a G-hand with dominant hand, index finger extended
- Brush dominant G-hand index finger across non-dominant B-hand palm
- Repeat the brushing movement several times
Coach prompt
Practice the dominant G-hand brushing the non-dominant B-hand palm
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand: G-hand. Non-dominant hand: Flat B-hand · Code G, B
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Brush
Palm orientation
Dominant G-hand: down/forward. Non-dominant B-hand: palm up
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'Puh' or 'pff' for smooth/clean
Body shift
None
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This pan is stainless
Sign indicates resistance to stains, rust
Best fit: Describing materials or qualities resistant to corrosion
Mirror focus
Practice the dominant G-hand brushing the non-dominant B-hand palm
Catch the slip
Ensure repetitive brushing movement; maintain correct handshapes
Use it today
This pan is stainless
Common mistakes: Confusing G-hand with I-hand, incorrect repetition
When not to use it: When referring to 'clean' generally, not corrosion resistance
Regional note: None significant
1.[en] Stainless steel / BSL:[STAINLESS STEEL]
2.[en] Stainless pan / BSL:[STAINLESS PAN]
3.[en] Keep it stainless / BSL:[KEEP IT STAINLESS]
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Word web
Rust-proof
untarnished
spotless
clean
Stained
rusty
tarnished
dirty
Metal
clean
steel
resistant
Steel
Metal
Rust
Clean
The sign for STAINLESS uses a dominant G-hand brushing across a non-dominant B-hand palm. This differentiates it from CLEAN, which often uses two B-hands rubbing together, implying general cleanliness. It also differs from POLISH, which typically involves a circular rubbing motion, often with an S-hand, focusing on creating shine rather than resistance to corrosion. The specific G-hand movement signifies the quality of not acquiring stains
Materials
metal
corrosion
resistance
Stainless
rust-proof
BSL
clean
materials
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