British Sign Language
noun/ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈsaɪn læŋɡwɪdʒ/
/ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈsaɪn læŋɡwɪdʒ/
[uncountable] (abbreviation BSL)
- a sign language (= a language that uses hand movements rather than words) developed and used in the UK
- She uses British Sign Language.
- a British Sign Language interpreter
Extra ExamplesTopics Disabilityb2- British Sign Language is my first language.
- The programme includes audio described, captioned and British Sign Language interpreted performances.
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