How to Sign \"Orange\" in ASL

Your friend is practicing ASL with you and she is signing the word \"orange.\" She has formed her hand into the \"C\" handshape and placed it near her mouth, but she can't remember what to do after that. What should she do next? move her hand into an \"O\" handshape

Signing \"Orange\" in ASL

After forming the \"C\" handshape near the mouth, the next step to sign the word \"orange\" in ASL is to move the hand into an \"O\" handshape.

The sign for \"orange\" in ASL is as if you are squeezing an orange. By transitioning the hand from the \"C\" handshape to the \"O\" handshape, you are creating a visual representation of squeezing an orange, which helps convey the meaning of the word.

It's important to remember that each handshape and movement in ASL is significant and contributes to the overall sign. In this case, the movement from \"C\" to \"O\" completes the sign for \"orange\" and ensures clear communication.

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