American Sign Language: "flat"


FLAT-(flat long object):

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The sign for "flat" has many interpretations depending on the rest of your sentence.
 

FLAT (GENERAL)
Also means: "floor," or "carpet" (in context), or even "shelf."


FLAT-SURFACE:
Use "bent hands."  The dominant hand moves forward, the non-dominant hand stays stationary.

 



FLAT-TIRE:
[This sign also can mean "deflate."]  Use a quick motion unless you are trying to indicate that something went slowly flat.


 



FLAT-[get-low-on/delete]-[become-flattened]:

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Notes:

 

Also glossed as: FLAT (flat-tire)

Practice sentences using this sign:

FLAT-TIRE, YOU KNOW HOW CHANGE YOU?