BentB@BaseHand-PalmDown-OpenB@CenterSternumhigh-UlnarAcross BentB@TipHand-PalmDown-OpenB@CenterSternumhigh-UlnarAcross

American Sign Language Production ase two BentB touching the base of the nondominant hand PalmDown OpenB in front of the chest with the fingers pointing forward, palm up Brush the fingertips of the dominant hand across the nondominant hand to the fingertips. Variations may do this action once, repeat it, or continue doing it until the desired effect is attained (i.e. if trying to pass by or through a signer's conversation). Verb verb EXCUSE-ME A polite expression offering apology: excuse me; pardon me. (ASL gloss) EXCUSE-ME. "Excuse me." Noun noun EXCUSE excuse; forgiveness; pardon; parole. (ASL gloss) CLASS LATE, SLEEP LATE NOT EXCUSE. "Sleeping late is no excuse for being late to class."