dinosaur

Hi.

 

I have seen two variations on the sign for dinosaur that are different from the one you use. One has the dominant hand's elbow resting on the down-facing, non-dominant hand. The dominant hand has the fingers on the thumb  like a closed, flattened "c" formation, but the "head" sways from side to side.

 

The other variation that I saw was where the dominant hand makes a "d" shape, then bounces several times across the top of the head front to back like making "spikes" on the head.

 

Are these widely-accepted variations, or more regional variations?

 

Thanks,
Kim

Hi Kim,

I love the first variation you mention.  I'd use it while telling a story after identifying that I'm talking about dinosaurs via spelling or pictures (to establish context).

I personally would only use your second variation to describe a certain type of dinosaur.

--Bill

Bill,

 

Thanks for the information. When I would use that to tell children's stories, could that first dinosaur sign be used as (for lack of a better description) a classifier...for making the dinosaur look around, etc.?