To sign *Charlotte*, fingerspell the letters C, L, and T. Start by forming a 'C' handshape with your dominant hand. Next, transition into an 'L' handshape by extending your thumb and index finger while keeping the other fingers curled. Finally, form a 'T' handshape by making a fist and placing your thumb between your index and middle fingers. This sign is based on the city's popular abbreviation and airport code, CLT.
Sign 'live', then fingerspell C-L-T to indicate the city of Charlotte.
Sign 'next week', 'we', 'visit', and then fingerspell C-L-T.
Fingerspell C-L-T, then sign 'city' and 'beautiful'.
Sign 'live', then fingerspell C-L-T to indicate the city of Charlotte.
Sign 'next week', 'we', 'visit', and then fingerspell C-L-T.
Fingerspell C-L-T, then sign 'city' and 'beautiful'.
C-L-T is the popular abbreviation and official airport code for Charlotte, North Carolina. In ASL, it is very common for major cities to be signed using their well-known abbreviations.
No, you should aim for a smooth, continuous flow between the C, L, and T handshapes without bouncing or pausing your hand.
No, this specific sign (C-L-T) is used exclusively for the city of Charlotte. If you are referring to a person named Charlotte, you would fingerspell their full name, C-H-A-R-L-O-T-T-E.
