Bent3@Ear-PalmForward Hook
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American Sign Language[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- (with the "C" handshape) C@Ear-PalmForward
Etymology[edit]
Illustrative of actively catching sound, using a movement similar to the ASL sign Bent3@Nose-PalmForward Hook (“actively see”).
Production[edit]
- This one-handed ASL sign is produced with the head tilted toward to the source of the noise:
- Posture the dominant hand in the “Bent 3” handshape at the dominant ear (behind the cheek, above the jaw), palm facing forward.
- Hook the fingers repeatedly to indicate the intensity.
Verb[edit]
Upload png, jpg, or gif image. (ASL gloss: LISTEN)
- to listen; to hear
- (ASL gloss) MY FRIEND ADVICE-ME, ME LISTEN!
- "When my friend gave me advice, I listened!"
Synonyms[edit]
- (listen, hear): 1@Ear Contact
Derived terms[edit]
- Bent3@Ear-PalmForward-Bent3@Ear-PalmForward Hook-Hook (“hear with both ears”)