To do the sign for "metal" or "steel" place an "X" handshape under your chin near your throat. Slide the X
forward about 3 inches and repeat. The movement isn't like shaving,
rather you use a flicking movement. Some people flick it forward at
the wrist, others use a bit more of the elbow.
METAL / STEEL:
Iron-[I-R-O-N+ METAL]:
If you are referring to a metal coil one way to convey that is:
Notes:
See: HAMMER
PLIERS
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