To sign 'control,' form both hands into 'X' handshapes, with your index fingers hooked and your thumbs resting against your curled fingers. Hold both hands in front of your body with your palms facing each other. Move your hands forward and backward in an alternating motion, as if you are holding and pulling the reins of a horse.
Sign 'I,' 'need,' 'control,' 'my,' 'dog.' When signing 'control,' use strong, deliberate back-and-forth movements with your 'X' handshapes to clearly convey a sense of authority and management over the animal.
Sign 'She,' 'control,' 'project.' The steady, alternating movement of the hands emphasizes her active management and leadership. You can nod slightly to affirm her capability while signing.
Sign 'Car,' then sign 'control' while shaking your head with a worried facial expression, or sign 'lose' immediately after. The facial expression is crucial here to show the lack of management.
Sign 'I,' 'need,' 'control,' 'my,' 'dog.' When signing 'control,' use strong, deliberate back-and-forth movements with your 'X' handshapes to clearly convey a sense of authority and management over the animal.
Sign 'She,' 'control,' 'project.' The steady, alternating movement of the hands emphasizes her active management and leadership. You can nod slightly to affirm her capability while signing.
Sign 'Car,' then sign 'control' while shaking your head with a worried facial expression, or sign 'lose' immediately after. The facial expression is crucial here to show the lack of management.
Yes, 'control,' 'manage,' and 'direct' generally use the exact same sign in ASL. The specific English translation is understood through the context of your sentence and your mouth movements.
While you can use this sign to describe the concept of controlling a device, the physical object 'remote control' is usually signed by mimicking the action of pressing buttons on a remote with your thumb.
The movements should be moderate, extending just a few inches forward and backward. If you are emphasizing strong, difficult, or intense control, you can make the movements larger, tighter, and more forceful.
