American Sign Language: "window"


The sign for "window" shows the opening and closing of a window.


Use an "up, then down" motion.  The dominant hand (that's means the "right hand" for six out of seven people) moves. The base hand ("left-hand") stays put.

WINDOW:



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"Open-window" uses a single motion.

OPEN-WINDOW:


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To indicate a closed window, start with the window open, then close it.  Use a single quick motion.  The dominant hand is doing all the moving.

CLOSE-WINDOW:

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Notes:

 

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 09.
Reviewed in lessons: 44

Practice sentences using this sign:

YOUR BEDROOM HAVE WINDOW? (Is there a window in your bedroom?)
YOUR PHONE, phone-WINDOW CRACK BEFORE?

Related signs:

BASEMENT | BATHTUB | CLOSE-DOOR | COUCH | DRESSER | DRY | FLASH-LIGHTS | GARAGE