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Definition of British Sign Language noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

British Sign Language

noun
 
/ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈsaɪn læŋɡwɪdʒ/
 
/ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈsaɪn læŋɡwɪdʒ/
[uncountable]
(abbreviation BSL)
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  1. 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 Examples
    • British Sign Language is my first language.
    • The programme includes audio described, captioned and British Sign Language interpreted performances.
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