BentB@Sfhead BentB@FromSfhead-PalmAside
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American Sign Language
[edit]- The hand may optionally rotate so the palm ends facing forward and/or down.
Etymology
[edit]From a typical pattern of negative incorporation into the sign BentB@Sfhead (“know”).
Production
[edit]- This one-handed ASL sign is produced optionally shaking the head “no”:
- Posture the dominant hand in the “bent B” handshape at the dominant side of the forehead, near the temple.
- Twist the hand away from the head in a manner that suggests throwing away.
- Posture the dominant hand in the “bent B” handshape several inches from the dominant side of the forehead, dominant palm facing toward the dominant side.
Verb
[edit]- not to know; to be unaware of
Antonyms
[edit]- (antonym(s) of “not to know”): BentB@Sfhead (“KNOW”)