Sign of the Day for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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This week is National Safe Boating Week (May 16-22, 2026).

BOAT

What is being signed (English Meaning)

BOAT

Sign Type
  • ASL
Sign Description

Both hands in the Open B Handshape, palms facing each other. The pinky side of the hands touch and move forward slightly.

Memory Aid

Think of the shape of a boat.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
Examples of Usage
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English Sentence

You have to take a boat to get to Mackinac Island.

ASL Gloss

M‑A‑C‑K‑I‑N‑A‑C ISLAND GO‑TO HOW? BOAT MUST YOU.

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English Sentence

I recently bought a small boat.

ASL Gloss

SMALL BOAT I RECENTLY BOUGHT.

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