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🤟 How to sign
To sign "FALL" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "V" handshape with fingers pointing upward, then flip the hand over so the fingers point downward, representing something or someone falling down.
📖 Word definition
To move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level; to drop or descend under the force of gravity.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "V" handshape (index and middle fingers extended, separated).
- Starting Position: Hand held at chest level with V-fingers pointing upward.
- Movement: Flip hand over in one smooth motion so fingers point downward.
- Path: Quick rotational movement followed by slight downward motion.
- Hand Orientation: Fingers start pointing up, end pointing down.
- Facial Expression: Slightly concerned or surprised expression to match the action.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "V" shape, not flat hand or fist.
❌ Too slow: Movement should be quick to show sudden falling.
❌ No flip: Must rotate hand from up to down position.
❌ Missing expression: Facial expression should reflect the suddenness of falling.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Leaves fall in autumn."
How to sign: Sign "leaves" (5 hand wiggling fingers) → sign "fall" (V hand flips down) → sign "autumn" (elbow brushes off forearm).
"I fell down yesterday."
How to sign: Point to self "I" → sign "fall" (V hand flips down) → sign "down" (index finger points down) → sign "yesterday" (Y hand touches cheek, moves back).
"The book fell off the table."
How to sign: Sign "book" (palms together, open like book) → sign "fall" → sign "off" (one hand slides off other) → sign "table" (flat hands show surface).