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🤟 How to sign
To sign "ALL DAY" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "ALL" with both hands sweeping in a circular motion, then sign "DAY" by placing your non-dominant arm horizontally and moving your dominant hand in an arc from one side to the other, representing the sun's path across the sky.
📖 Word definition
Throughout the entire duration of a day; from morning until night; for the whole day without interruption.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: For "ALL": both hands open, flat. For "DAY": dominant hand in "D" handshape or index finger extended.
- Starting Position: For "ALL": hands at chest level. For "DAY": non-dominant arm horizontal, dominant hand at one side.
- Movement: "ALL": sweep both hands in circular motion. "DAY": arc dominant hand over non-dominant arm.
- Path: "ALL": complete circular sweep. "DAY": smooth arc from one side to other representing sun's journey.
- Hand Orientation: "ALL": palms face down during sweep. "DAY": dominant hand maintains orientation throughout arc.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly emphasized, showing duration and completeness.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Incomplete circle: Make full circular motion for "ALL", not partial sweep.
❌ Wrong handshape for DAY: Use "D" handshape or index finger, not flat hand.
❌ Rushed movement: Show the duration by making deliberate, complete motions.
❌ Missing non-dominant arm: Keep non-dominant arm horizontal as baseline for "DAY" sign.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I worked all day."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "work" (fists tap together) → sign "all day" (circular sweep + arc over arm).
"It rained all day."
How to sign: Sign "rain" (wiggling fingers falling down) → sign "all day" (complete circular motion + sun arc) → add emphasis with facial expression.
"We studied all day long."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point between people) → sign "study" (wiggle fingers over palm) → sign "all day" → sign "long" (index finger traces length).