What is being signed (English Meaning)

DUCK (as in "the animal")

Sign Type

ASL

Sign Description

The dominant hand in closed bent 3 handshape is held in front of the mouth, palm facing forward. The index and middle finger tap down on the thumb.

Memory Aid

Think of a duck's bill (which is larger than a chicken's beak).

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)

• DUCK (as in "the animal")
• FOWL (as in "domestic bird")
• LOON

Examples of Usage

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English Sentence

Five little ducks are playing in the water.

ASL Gloss

WATER DUCKS FIVE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE PLAY AROUND.

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English Sentence

I am afraid of ducks.

ASL Gloss

DUCKS I AFRAID.

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English Sentence

The baby duck is yellow.

ASL Gloss

BABY DUCK COLOR WHAT? YELLOW

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English Sentence

Troy has 10 lions. Erin has 18 ducks.

ASL Gloss

10 LIONS T‑R‑O‑Y HAS. 18 DUCKS E‑R‑I‑N HAS.

Sign Variations for this Word

• Variation 1 - ASL
• Variation 2 - Fingerspelled

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