To sign 'liberty,' start by forming 'L' handshapes with both hands. Cross your wrists in front of your chest with your palms facing inward. Then, pull your hands apart and twist your wrists outward, ending with your hands separated and your palms facing forward.
To sign this, you would sign 'we', 'value', and then use the 'liberty' sign. Emphasize the breaking motion to show the importance of the concept.
Sign 'statue' followed by 'liberty', then 'tall'. When signing 'liberty' in this context, keep the movement crisp and clear to act as a formal title.
Sign 'they', 'fight', and then 'liberty'. The outward motion of the 'L' handshapes pairs well with the assertive motion of the sign for 'fight'.
To sign this, you would sign 'we', 'value', and then use the 'liberty' sign. Emphasize the breaking motion to show the importance of the concept.
Sign 'statue' followed by 'liberty', then 'tall'. When signing 'liberty' in this context, keep the movement crisp and clear to act as a formal title.
Sign 'they', 'fight', and then 'liberty'. The outward motion of the 'L' handshapes pairs well with the assertive motion of the sign for 'fight'.
Both signs share the exact same movement of crossing the wrists and pulling them apart. The only difference is the handshape: 'liberty' uses 'L' handshapes, while 'free' uses 'F' handshapes.
No, it does not matter which arm is on top when you initially cross your wrists. Most signers naturally place their dominant hand on top or closer to their body, but either way is perfectly acceptable.
Yes! To refer to the famous monument, you can sign 'statue' followed by 'liberty.' Some signers might also just hold up an imaginary torch, but using the formal sign for 'liberty' is very common and clearly understood.
