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🤟 How to sign
To sign "TRAVEL" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a bent "V" handshape with fingers pointing down, moving in a forward winding motion to represent the journey of going from one place to another.
📖 Word definition
To go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length; to make a journey.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in bent "V" handshape (index and middle fingers bent downward like legs walking).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned at one side of your body in neutral space, fingers pointing down.
- Movement: Move hand forward in a winding, curved path across your body.
- Path: Create a meandering motion showing the journey and distance traveled.
- Hand Orientation: Fingers continue pointing downward throughout the movement, representing walking/moving.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly positive, showing the concept of purposeful movement or journey.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Straight line movement: Use winding motion, not straight across.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use bent "V" shape, not straight fingers or other handshapes.
❌ Fingers pointing up: Fingers should point down like legs walking.
❌ Too short movement: Show distance and journey, not just a quick motion.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I love to travel."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "travel" (bent V hand winds forward).
"We travel every summer."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point between self and others) → sign "travel" → sign "every" (A hand brushes down palm) → sign "summer" (index finger wipes across forehead).
"Travel is expensive."
How to sign: Sign "travel" → sign "expensive" (flat hand hits palm then flicks away showing money leaving).