BSL Sign Language Dictionary

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How to sign: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
"he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep";

blanket in BSL Watch how to sign blanket in British Sign Language
blanket - University of Bristol & Deaf Studies Trust
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Similiar / Same: blanket

Categories: bedclothes, bedding, bed clothing

Within this category: afghan, electric blanket, mackinaw, manta, security blanket

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How to sign: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
"the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft";

cover in BSL Watch how to sign cover in British Sign Language
cover - University of Bristol & Deaf Studies Trust
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Similiar / Same: masking, covering, screening

Categories: concealing, concealment, hiding

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How to sign: help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
"She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week";

cover in BSL Watch how to sign cover in British Sign Language
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Categories: deputise, deputize, step in, substitute

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