To sign 'movement,' form both hands into flattened 'O' shapes, with your fingertips and thumbs pressed together. Hold both hands in front of your body with your palms facing down. Move both hands together in a sweeping arc to one side. This motion visually represents taking hold of something and shifting its position.
Sign 'water' followed by 'movement' to describe the physical motion of the water.
Use the sign for 'movement' here to represent a social or political campaign, showing how the sign applies to abstract concepts.
Sign 'quick' and then 'movement' to describe a sudden physical action.
Sign 'water' followed by 'movement' to describe the physical motion of the water.
Use the sign for 'movement' here to represent a social or political campaign, showing how the sign applies to abstract concepts.
Sign 'quick' and then 'movement' to describe a sudden physical action.
Yes! While the sign visually represents physical motion, it is widely used to describe social, political, or ideological movements as well.
Generally, you can move your hands from left to right or right to left. Most signers naturally move their hands toward their dominant side, but either direction is understood.
Yes, 'move' and 'movement' use the same base sign. The context of your sentence will clarify whether you are using it as a verb (to move) or a noun (a movement).
