BSL
noun/ˌbiː es ˈel/
/ˌbiː es ˈel/
[uncountable]- a sign language (= a language that uses hand movements rather than words) developed and used in the UK (the abbreviation for British Sign Language)
- She works with students who use BSL.
- a BSL interpreter
Extra ExamplesTopics Disabilityc2- A basic knowledge of BSL, such as numbers and the alphabet, is very valuable in communicating with deaf people.
- It's unacceptable for an important government announcement to have no BSL interpretation.
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