American Sign Language: "chase" or "pursue"



 

The dominant hand chases the non-dominant hand.  The non-dominant hand makes a smooth gliding motion as it travels forward and to the side.  The dominant hand makes a frantic spiraling forward motion as it tries to catch up to the non-dominant hand but never succeeds.


 

 



Sample sentence:  Why do dogs chase cats? = "DOG CHASE CAT, WHY?"


 

 

Sample sentence:  Name something that a dog chases.


 

 


Also see: WITH



CHASE/PURSUE:

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Notes:

 

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 35.

Practice sentences using this sign:

NAME SOMETHING DOG CHASE. (What do dogs like to chase?)
DOG CHASE CAT what-FOR?

Related signs:

BALL | BASEBALL | BASKETBALL | BOWLING | CLIMB | DOLL | FOOTBALL | GAME