S@NearSide-PalmForward Sidetoside

American Sign Language

Etymology

From the S handshape, referring to the initial of the English Seattle in a configuration evocative of the Space Needle, a major landmark and a well-known symbol of Seattle.

Production

• This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
  1. Posture the dominant hand in the “S” handshape a few inches in front of the shoulder, palm facing forward.
  2. Hold the hand still briefly.
  3. Move the hand a few inches from side to side.
  4. Hold the hand still briefly.

Proper noun

Upload png, jpg, or gif image. (ASL gloss: SEATTLE)

1. Seattle