To sign 'factory', you will combine the signs for 'work' and 'machine'. First, form both hands into 'S' shapes (fists) with palms facing down. Tap the heel of your dominant hand against the back of your non-dominant wrist twice. Then, change both hands to open, curved '5' shapes. Interlock your fingers like the gears of a machine, and move your hands up and down together a couple of times.
To sign this, you would sign 'my uncle', then 'work', followed by 'car' and the compound sign for 'factory'.
Establish the subject by signing 'factory', then sign 'closed' and finish with 'today' to indicate when it is shut down.
Sign 'they build' to show the action, then 'new factory', and finally 'town' to establish the location of the construction.
To sign this, you would sign 'my uncle', then 'work', followed by 'car' and the compound sign for 'factory'.
Establish the subject by signing 'factory', then sign 'closed' and finish with 'today' to indicate when it is shut down.
Sign 'they build' to show the action, then 'new factory', and finally 'town' to establish the location of the construction.
In ASL, it is very common to combine two distinct signs to create a new, more specific concept. This is known as a compound sign. Combining 'work' and 'machine' perfectly conveys the idea of an industrial manufacturing workplace.
Yes, to clearly specify a 'factory' rather than just referring to a 'machine' or 'work' in general, you should use the full compound sign. While advanced signers might abbreviate it in heavy context, beginners should practice the complete sign.
Typically, you tap your wrists twice for the 'work' portion of the sign. After the second tap, you smoothly transition into the interlocking fingers for the 'machine' movement.
