American Sign Language: "potato"


Think of sticking a potato with a fork to see if it is done.  Use a double jab.
I've seen this sign used to mean Ireland.  When I sign Ireland I use a small horizontal circular motion then bring the "fork" down only once.

POTATO:

 


Also see:  CHIPS
Also see:  FRENCH FRIES


Note: The sign for POTATO is also commonly used to mean IDAHO (in context).




 
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Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 33.
Reviewed in lessons: 36

Practice sentences using this sign:

POTATO CHIP-fs YOU LIKE WHAT-KIND?
POTATO 10 LB, COST-[worth/value]?

Related signs:

BIRTHDAY | BOWL | CHIP-fs | COKE | COLLECT | FRUIT | HIT | ICE-CREAM