To sign 'sharp', start by holding your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing down. Form an 'open 8' handshape with your dominant hand by keeping your fingers spread and bending your middle finger forward. Brush the tip of your dominant middle finger forward and off the back of your non-dominant hand, as if feeling a sharp edge.
Sign 'knife', then use the sign for 'sharp' while showing a cautious facial expression to emphasize the warning.
After signing 'cat' and 'claws', use the sign for 'sharp' to describe the physical characteristic of the claws.
Sign 'table' and 'corner', then use the 'sharp' sign to indicate that the edge is dangerous.
Sign 'knife', then use the sign for 'sharp' while showing a cautious facial expression to emphasize the warning.
After signing 'cat' and 'claws', use the sign for 'sharp' to describe the physical characteristic of the claws.
Sign 'table' and 'corner', then use the 'sharp' sign to indicate that the edge is dangerous.
No, this sign is specifically used for physically sharp objects like knives or needles. If you want to say someone is intelligent or quick-witted, you would use the sign for 'smart' instead.
Typically, no. For a sharp pain, you would use the sign for 'pain' or 'hurt' with a sudden, intense movement and a facial expression that conveys sudden discomfort.
Yes, keeping your non-dominant hand flat and stable is best, as it acts as the 'blade' that your dominant hand is interacting with.
