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FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown-FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown-FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown
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American Sign Language
Alternative forms
one-handed FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown
Etymology
The handshape and orientation are also used as a classifier for handling objects that can be picked up.
Production
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ASL FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown-FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown.jpg FlatO CenterChesthigh PalmDown FlatO SideChesthigh PalmDown
Move both hands in parallel to the following posture.
ASL FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown-FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown-FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown.jpg FlatO SideChesthigh PalmDown FlatO CenterChesthigh PalmDown
Verb
verb O MOVE ASL FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown-FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown FlatO@SideChesthigh-PalmDown-FlatO@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown.jpg
ase transitive to move (something)
ase intransitive to move one's residence
Inflection
This is a directional sign so it begins and ends in various locations to indicate the source and destination of the movement.
The palm is oriented to face the surface on which the moved object rests. For example, if the object is a picture hanging on a wall, the palm is oriented vertically, parallel with the wall.
Synonyms
move something handler classifier constructions FlatO-PalmDown
move one's residence ase BentV@NearInsideChesthigh-PalmDown RoundMidline BentV@DistalInsideChesthigh-PalmDown