To sign "beam", start with both hands in closed "O" handshapes in front of your chest. Move both hands forward and slightly outward while simultaneously opening them into "5" handshapes with your fingers spread. The movement represents rays of light shining or bursting outward.
Sign "sun" and then use the "beam" sign, moving your hands downward toward your face to show the direction of the light.
Sign "smile", then perform the "beam" sign near your face with a bright expression to show radiant joy.
Sign "flashlight", then use the "beam" sign moving forward to show the light projecting into the distance.
Sign "sun" and then use the "beam" sign, moving your hands downward toward your face to show the direction of the light.
Sign "smile", then perform the "beam" sign near your face with a bright expression to show radiant joy.
Sign "flashlight", then use the "beam" sign moving forward to show the light projecting into the distance.
No, this sign specifically refers to a beam of light or a radiant expression. For a structural beam used in construction, you would use classifier handshapes to outline the shape, length, and thickness of the object.
ASL is a spatial language, so you can adjust the sign to match the environment. To show a beam from above, start the sign higher up above your head and move your hands downward as they open.
Yes, this sign is often used interchangeably with 'shine' to describe light radiating outward. The context of your sentence will clarify whether you mean 'shine', 'beam', or 'radiate'.
