BSL sign
Lion in BSL
Meaning
A large, strong mammal in the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia.
Male lions have long hair around the head and neck.
How to sign it
Both clawed hands held in front of body, one higher than the other.
Hands make a small downward movement.
This illustration is a starting point. To see the movement and expression, watch video and practise with fluent BSL users.
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