MIDDLE: The
American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "middle"
Middle: Circle the tip of the dominant middle finger (bent at the large knuckle) and then plant it into the upturned palm of the non-dominant hand:
Sample sentence: My brother's middle name is Robert.
CENTER (flat hand
variation)
Sometimes the sign we tend to label as "CENTER" is used to mean "middle."
The two signs overlap a lot. However, the version with the BENT hand is
the one we tend to combine with DEAF to mean "Deaf Center." See:
"CENTER"
CENTER:
Sample sentence: Are you looking for the Deaf Center?
MIDDLE [middle of a series]
Here is a lesser used variation of "middle." I wouldn't use this for
"center."
This version means more along the lines of "the middle of a series" or
"middle name" but you will also see people sign the regular sign for MIDDLE
when asking for a middle name.
MIDPOINT / middle of a series:
Notes: See: AVERAGE
*
Want to help support ASL University? It's easy:
DONATE (Thanks!)
* Another way to help is to buy something from Dr. Bill's "Bookstore."
* Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription
Extension of ASLU)
* Also check out Dr. Bill's channel:
www.youtube.com/billvicars
You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars