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🤟 How to sign
To sign "RAINBOW" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a "4" handshape to create an arc motion from one side to the other, representing the curved shape of a rainbow in the sky.
📖 Word definition
An arc of colors visible in the sky, caused by the refraction and dispersion of the sun's light by rain or water droplets in the atmosphere.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "4" handshape (four fingers extended, thumb tucked).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned at shoulder height on one side of your body.
- Movement: Create a smooth arc motion from one side to the other above head level.
- Path: Draw a curved rainbow shape in the air, mimicking the natural arc.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces down, fingers point forward throughout the motion.
- Facial Expression: Pleasant, often with slight smile showing beauty of the rainbow.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Straight line: Use curved arc motion, not straight across.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "4" shape, not pointing finger or flat hand.
❌ Too low: Arc should be above head level like real rainbow.
❌ Too fast: Move smoothly to show the graceful curve.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I see a rainbow."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "see" (V fingers from eyes outward) → sign "rainbow" (4 hand arc motion).
"Rainbow after rain."
How to sign: Sign "rainbow" (4 hand arc) → sign "after" (bent hand over flat hand) → sign "rain" (claw hands move down repeatedly).
"Beautiful rainbow colors."
How to sign: Sign "beautiful" (hand circles face, closes to flat O) → sign "rainbow" → sign "colors" (wiggle fingers at chin level).