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5@NearCheek-PalmBack RoundVert OpenA@NearJaw-PalmBack
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American Sign Language
Alternative forms
palm initially facing in toward the face, final “O” shape returned to initial position 5@NearCheek-PalmAcross RoundVert O@NearCheek-PalmAcross
ending with the “A” handshape... 5@NearCheek-PalmBack RoundVert A@NearJaw-PalmBack
Etymology
ase Obviously this has something to do with the face, but what?
Production
one usually with a pleasant smile, often with eyes closed by the end of the sign
75px|right 5 NearCheek PalmBack
Move the hand in a circle around the entire face (up the dominant side, across, down, and back to the dominant side), ending with a closing of the fingers into the following posture.
75px|right OpenA NearJaw PalmBack
Hold the final posture briefly.
The sign may be produced quickly to mention beauty in passing or it may be produced slowly for emphasis.
Optionally shake the hand in the final posture for emphasis.
GUH Hand LUH Hand LUH Move GUH Move GUH Hand LUH HandGUH Palm LUH Palm Second Second GUH Palm LUH Palm GUH Position LUH Separation Third Third5LUH Side 75px|rightInClose to BodyCenter of Eyes5GUH Sideopen-A 75px|right 75px|rightInInClose to BodyCenterof Eyes
Adjective
adj BEAUTIFUL ASL 5@NearCheek-PalmBack RoundVert OpenA 1@NearJaw-PalmBack.jpg
beautiful; handsome
Antonyms
beautiful ase 1@NearNose-PalmDown X@NearNose-PalmDown UGLY
Noun
noun BEAUTY ASL 5@NearCheek-PalmBack RoundVert OpenA 1@NearJaw-PalmBack.jpg
beauty