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🤟 How to sign
To sign "COOK" in American Sign Language (ASL), hold your dominant hand in a "O" handshape, palm down, and make small circular stirring motions as if stirring something in a pot or pan.
📖 Word definition
To prepare food for eating by applying heat, combining ingredients, or using other culinary techniques.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "O" handshape (fingers curved into circle with thumb).
- Starting Position: Hand held at waist level, palm facing down.
- Movement: Small circular stirring motion, clockwise direction.
- Path: Maintain consistent height while making circles.
- Hand Orientation: Palm remains facing down throughout motion.
- Facial Expression: Neutral, focused expression typical of cooking activity.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Using flat hand instead of "O" shape.
❌ Incorrect height: Signing too high or too low from waist level.
❌ Large circles: Making stirring motion too big or exaggerated.
❌ Wrong direction: Moving hand back and forth instead of circular motion.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I cook dinner every night."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "COOK" → sign "DINNER" (D hand to mouth) → sign "EVERY" → sign "NIGHT" (N hand moves down in arc).
"She likes to cook pasta."
How to sign: Sign "SHE" (point to side) → sign "LIKE" (thumb up from chest) → sign "COOK" → sign "PASTA" (pinched fingers separate).
"Who will cook for the party?"
How to sign: Sign "WHO" (index finger shakes) → sign "WILL" → sign "COOK" → sign "FOR" → sign "PARTY" (P hands circle).