1@Sfhead-PalmDown Claw5@InsideChesthigh-PalmDown-Claw5@InsideTrunkhigh-PalmUp RoundHoriz-RoundHoriz
American Sign Language
editAlternative forms
edit- The dominant hand may begin in the “Claw 5” handshape instead of the “1” handshape.
Etymology
editTouching the brow to indicate a state of mind, plus Claw5@InsideChesthigh-PalmDown-Claw5@InsideTrunkhigh-PalmUp RoundHoriz-RoundHoriz (“to mix; to confuse”).
Production
edit- This two-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
- Move the dominant hand to the following posture.
- Move both hands in at least one full horizontal circle in the same direction, keeping them on opposite sides of the circle.
dominant hand |
type contour |
hold |
move |
move round (rnd) | ||
Hand configuration Part of hand
Proximity Spatial relation Contact location Part of hand facing |
‘1’ (1o-p) fingertip (TIFI) fingertip (TIFI) |
‘claw 5’ (4"~u) whole hand palm (IN) |
‘claw 5’ (4"~u) whole hand palm (IN) | |||
nondominant hand |
type
|
move round (rnd) | ||||
Hand configuration Part of hand
Proximity Spatial relation Contact location Part of hand facing |
‘claw 5’ (4"~u) whole hand back of hand (BK) |
‘claw 5’ (4"~u) whole hand back of hand (BK) |
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Adjective
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Verb
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- to confuse