To sign 'hold,' form an 'S' handshape with your dominant hand, as if you are making a fist. Place it in front of your body with your palm facing inward or slightly to the side. Make a small, firm downward or inward motion, as if you are tightly gripping an object.
First sign 'keys,' then use the 'hold' sign while looking at the person to ask them to grip and keep them.
Sign 'railing,' then use the 'hold' sign to demonstrate physically gripping it for safety.
Sign 'dog leash,' then perform the 'hold' sign with a firm, tense movement to show a tight grip.
First sign 'keys,' then use the 'hold' sign while looking at the person to ask them to grip and keep them.
Sign 'railing,' then use the 'hold' sign to demonstrate physically gripping it for safety.
Sign 'dog leash,' then perform the 'hold' sign with a firm, tense movement to show a tight grip.
No, if you mean 'wait a moment,' you should use the specific sign for 'wait' (wiggling fingers with palms up). This sign is strictly for physically holding or gripping an object.
You should use your dominant hand to perform the 'S' handshape and gripping motion, as it represents your primary hand doing the active holding.
You can emphasize the sign by squeezing your fist tighter, making a sharper downward motion, and using a strained or intense facial expression to show the extra effort.
