Blood (A wounded buffalo bleeds at the nostrils). Raise the right V hand so the tips of the fingers are pressed one against each nostril; move the hand to the right and downward, giving it a tremulous motion. Add Red. Some omit Red.
Fr. le sang; Ger. das Blut.
Bloom or Blossom. See Flower.
Bluff. See Hill.
Boat. Bring the hands together hollowed, fingers straight, little fingers joining, the thumbs somewhat apart, to represent the body of a boat, held before the breast. Push it forward to indicate movement. Add the motion of paddling for Canoe, or Rowing for bigger boat. Usually the Boat sign is omitted; Paddling or Rowing being enough by itself. Compare Bowl.
Fr. le bateau; Ger. der Kahn.
Boil. See Cook.
Fr. bouillir; Ger. kochen.
