To sign grandma in ASL, start with the sign for mom: the thumb of your open dominant hand on your chin, fingers pointing up. Then move the hand forward and out in two small arcs. Many signers use one larger arc instead, or move straight forward.
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How to sign it
Handshape: an open hand (a 5 hand) with the fingers spread.
Location: start with the thumb on your chin, as for mom.
Movement: move the hand forward and out in two small arcs.
Palm orientation: the palm faces to the side, with the fingers pointing up.
Tip to remember it
Grandma builds on mom: the same handshape and starting point, plus the two arcs.
Use it in a sentence
MY GRANDMA SIGN
My grandma signs.
Lifeprint notes that many people use one large arc, or move straight forward with no arcs.
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