BSL sign
Hippo in BSL
Meaning
A very large, round mammal that has short legs with hooves and thick skin with almost no hair.
Hippopotamuses live in or near rivers and lakes of tropical Africa.
How to sign it
Both closed hands held in front of body.
Hands make small up and down movements towards then away from each other.
This illustration is a starting point. To see the movement and expression, watch video and practise with fluent BSL users.
Also covers
- hippopotamus
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